Amnesty International Says Over 120 Civilians Killed, Calls For Proper Investigation Of Kaduna Village Bombing

The Amnesty International has condemned the Sunday night’s bombing of Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State, saying that such reckless use of deadly force is unlawful.

The villagers were said to be marking the Maulud celebration to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, when an unmanned aerial vehicle bombed some parts of the community.

The Nigerian Army had earlier on Monday admitted responsibility for the mistaken bombing while the Nigerian Air Force also denied responsibility.

In a statement released through its X handle, the human rights body stated: “Amnesty International strongly condemns air strikes by the Nigerian Army launched on Tudun Biri village in Igabi LGA of Kaduna state. Over 120 civilians have been killed and dozens injured. Launching air raids is not a legitimate law enforcement method by anyone’s standard.

“The air strike on the village community while holding a religious gathering on Sunday 3 Nov. 2023 must be investigated. Such reckless use of deadly force is unlawful and lays bare the Nigerian military’s shocking disregard for the lives of those it supposedly exists to protect.

“The air stirkes on Tudun Biri village are an unlawful and excessive force on a catastrophic scale. It is yet another tragic example where Nigeria’s armed forces are found applying deadly military tactics to law enforcement situations.”