Paschal Emeka, Abuja / Posted December 8, 2023
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to punish anyone that is found culpable of the bombardments of Tudun Biri village in Kaduna state.
Politics Nigeria reports that over 90 villagers have so far been confirmed dead after the military bombarded villagers who were celebrating the Eid Moulud festival on Sunday, December 3.
The president has also assured that all the victims will be taken well care of under the Folako Initiative which will commenced by this month.
According to him, the community will be the first community to be rebuilt under the new intiative.
Tinubu who was represented by the Vice President Kashim Shattima made the statement on Thursday December 7, shortly after visiting the victims at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital to condole them over the unfortunate incident.
He explained that the federal government remain committed to the fight against banditry accross the region.
“The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent us to commensurate with the people of Kaduna Over the tragic incident. The calibre of people that are here with me is a testimony on how deeply touched the president was by the incident,” he said.
“The President was deeply touched by what happened we will like to assure the people and government of Kaduna State that the government will take measures to protect and preserved the interest of our nation.
“The victims will be taken well care of under the Fulako Initiative which will commenced by this month and this community will be the first to be rebuilt in north west zone.