The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an independent system-wide inquiry into the bombing of civilians in Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State by the military.
The main opposition party said this is necessary to dispassionately investigate “this sad and unfortunate episode.”
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary, the party expressed alarm at the killing of over 120 Nigerians and wounding of several others in the reported bombing mishap.
It lamented the incident, describing it as “heartrending and agonizing given that the victims were harmless Nigerians who were observing their religious rites.”
The statement added: “The fact that the area was bombed twice raises serious concern and questions which border on intelligence gathering, information processing, synergy, command and operation control coordination in the security system.”
The party commiserated with the families of the victims of the bombing and prayed for the speedy recovery of the wounded.
The PDP condoled with the Government and people of Kaduna State, particularly the Tudun Biri Community and urged the Federal Government to take necessary steps to compensate the families of dead as well as provide urgent medical attention to the wounded.
It also demanded that the Federal Government should declare a day of national mourning in memory of the dead.
While calling for more professionalism in the battle against terrorism, the PDP urged Nigerians and indeed the military not to relent in the fight to end terrorism in our country.
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