Military will not deliberately attack innocent citizens -Women group

A peace advocacy group, the Women Action Alliance (WAA), has called for calm over the unfortunate drone attack that killed scores of civilians at the Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State.

The group, in a statement by the Convener, Miriam Sanni, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria would not deliberately attack innocent citizens.

While commiserating with the Kaduna State Government and the people over the unfortunate incident, the group urged troublemakers to desist from taking advantage of the situation.

According to the group, the incident calls for sober reflection, adding that the Nigerian military had a history of high professional conduct both at home and abroad, as evident in their participation in peacekeeping globally.

According to the group, the incident is highly unfortunate, especially at this time when the Nigerian armed forces are successfully dealing with terrorism and banditry.

“While we will not speak for the military, it is important that we state that they are widely commended for their high ethical principles.

“Rather than raising insinuations, we should see the period as one of sober reflection and mourn with the affected community.

“We are convinced that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to the the peaceful resolution of security challenges in the country.

“The support of the citizens is required to see peace and stability in the country,” the group said.

Supreme News recalls that the accidental drone attack by the Nigerian Army led to the deaths of scores of innocent citizens in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government,, on Sunday night.

Supreme News also reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, visited the community on Tuesday and apologised for the unfortunate incident.

Similarly, a delegation led by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff and other senior military officers also visited the state.