Army Takes Blame For Kaduna Bomb Attack

The Kaduna State Government has said the Army has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack which resulted in the death of several citizens, leaving many injured.

According to the overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna state, Samuel Aruwan, the Army said the villagers were inadvertently affected during its routine mission against terrorists on the axis.

He spoke after the state’s Security Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 4.

The heads of security agencies, Islamic clerics, and traditional rulers were at the meeting presided over by the deputy governor, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe.

At the meeting, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Valentine Okoro explained the circumstances that led to the unfortunate attack.

Aruwan said: “The Kaduna state government has received briefings on Sunday night’s attack, which left several citizens dead and others injured.

“The General Officer Commanding One Division Nigerian Army, Major General VU Okoro, explained that the Nigerian Army was on a routine mission against terrorists but inadvertently affected members of the community.

“The deputy governor at the end of the closed-door meeting, conveyed the condolences of the Government and People of Kaduna State to the families that lost their loved ones and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls.

“As of the time of this update, search-and-rescue efforts are still ongoing, as dozens of injured victims have been evacuated to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital by the government.”