Tundun Biri Tragedy: President Tinubu Extends Sincere Regret Over Incident (Photos)

Tundun Biri Tragedy: President Tinubu Extends Sincere Regret Over Incident (Photos)

In response to the unfortunate incident at Tudun Biri community in Kaduna state, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, has dispatched a high-level delegation to convey his heartfelt
condolences and solidarity to the government and people of Kaduna.

Led by the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, the delegation engaged in a series of meetings with Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe, members of the Kaduna state security committee, and religious leaders, expressing empathy during this challenging time.

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Speaking to the media at the Government House in Kaduna, Minister Matawalle stressed the importance of conducting a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident. “I like to assure the public that the findings would be communicated transparently, once conducted,” he stated, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to preventing future occurrences.

The Minister thereafter appealed for cooperation, calm, and continued support for the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Dr Bello Matawalle extended prayers for the souls of the departed and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. He urged religious leaders to enlighten their followers, emphasising that the incident was an operational error deeply regretted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, which remains steadfast in its mandate to secure every part of the country.

In response, Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the prompt delegation visit. She highlighted the state government’s ongoing engagement with the affected community and religious leaders to maintain peace and mitigate tensions.

The delegation also paid a visit to the Kaduna Nursing Home to extend well-wishes to the wounded.

Among the delegation were Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence; General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, and other distinguished members.

Tundun Biri Tragedy: President Tinubu Extends Sincere Regret Over Incident (Photos)