Renowned Cleric Demands Justice For Kaduna Bombings’ Victims
Insists on prosecution for those responsible
Army Chief visits Kaduna, attends bombing victims’ burial
A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has tasked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that those responsible for the bombing of villagers during the Maulud celebration at Tudun Biri in Kaduna State are prosecuted and brought to justice for their negligence.
According to the cleric, the government needs to act swiftly to prevent further violence while protecting the lives and rights of Nigerians at all times.
Sheikh Usman, who also demanded that the government should respect the people’s dignity, right to life, and freedom of religion, expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Muslim community and prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased and grant them paradise.
Noting that the unfortunate incident has caused him and his followers so much grief, the Cleric said they still could not understand why some people would kill innocent Muslims who were not involved in any conflict.
Hear him; “We want the government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and ensure justice for those who lost their lives in the Maulud attack, along with prosecuting the individuals responsible. The government must take proactive measures to address ongoing challenges and safeguard the security of Nigerians.
“We are in a state of confusion, as those in authority continue to turn a blind eye to the plight of those who are oppressed and unheard. Whose fault is it? The government’s or someone else’s? It is unacceptable to trivialize the concerns and grievances of the people; we emphasize the urgent need for a thorough investigation into this serious tragedy that has claimed many lives.
“Conducting a serious investigation about this bombing that is said to be an accident is very crucial to mitigate future occurrences and to reveal the truth and the motive behind the tragedy. In the past, some Muslims were killed on their way back home after attending a religious event, and they were attacked in Jos and other places. This is unacceptable.”
Reports so far indicated that over 90 persons were killed and many others injured in the Sunday night airstrikes by the Nigerian Army which described the shelling as accidental and targeted at bandits.
COAS Attends Bombing Victims’ Burial
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has paid a visit to Kaduna State following the Nigerian Army drone strikes on Sunday night that killed over 90 civilians during the Maulud celebration in Tudun Biri village.
General Lagbaja also visited the Tudun Biri village where he attended the burial of victims of the airstrikes that also left many injured villagers hospitalised in the process.
