The Nigerian Army has acknowledged responsibility for a series of airstrikes in Kaduna, mistakenly targeting a village during an operation against armed bandits.
The air raids in Tundun Biri village resulted in numerous civilian casualties, with at least 126 reported dead.
The army cited an error, attributing the tragedy to drone operators mistaking villagers for bandits.
The incident occurred during a Maulud celebration, and the affected community was gathered at the time.
The state government, though reluctant to demand accountability, held a meeting led by the deputy governor to address the situation and offer condolences.
The use of unmanned bombers by the army, rather than the Nigerian Air Force, raises questions about the extent of their deployment.
In the past, similar errors involving airstrikes have occurred, prompting concerns about civilian safety.
The ongoing search-and-rescue efforts are focused on evacuating injured victims, while the Nigerian Air Force denies involvement in the recent operations.
