In a decisive move, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has issued a compelling directive for an in-depth investigation into the tragic military drone strike over the weekend.
This harrowing incident claimed the lives of 85 individuals, including innocent women and children, casting a somber shadow over northern Kaduna.
Amidst the ongoing conflict with Islamist insurgents in the northeast, Nigeria's military, supported by global allies like the United States and Britain, has extended its aerial operations, leaving a devastating impact on civilians.
The heart-wrenching episode unfolded merely 163 km from the capital, Abuja, in Kaduna – a region already besieged by rampant kidnappings and killings orchestrated by armed gangs.
As the nation grapples with the aftermath, the National Emergency Management Agency has officially confirmed the toll: 85 lives lost and 66 individuals left wounded
This marks a distressing chapter in Nigeria's struggle against insurgency, prompting a critical examination of the circumstances surrounding the incident.