Tinubu vows punishment for error bombing… 

Anyone found culpable in the accidental bombing of villagers on a religious procession in Kaduna will be punished, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu vowed yesterday.

The Federal Government promised to rebuild Tudun Biri village, Afaka ward of Rigasa District in Igabi Local Government Area, where a routine terrorists-targeted air strike by the Army hit civilians on Sunday night.

More eminent groups, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, commiserated with the victims’ families, called for their compensation and said everything must be done to prevent a recurrence.

The military said it would review its strategies but would not be deterred in its mission against terrorists and bandits.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented Tinubu, visited Kaduna to commiserate with the state government and those affected.

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa and Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja had visited to commiserate with the families of those killed and sympathise with the injured at the hospital.

Shettima visited Barau Dikko Specialist Hospital, Kaduna, where he prayed for the recovery of the injured.

He said all the victims would be taken good care of.

He said the Federal government would launch a programme under the Fulako Initiative, which would commence by next month in the Tudun Biri.

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani thanked the President for sending the high-powered delegation to commiserate with the people and for responding to his call for an immediate investigation into the incident.