The Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) has condoled with the government of Kaduna state and families of those who died during last Sunday’s military bomb tragedy in Tudun Biri Village, Igabi local government area of the state.
According to a statement signed by the Chairman, SOKAPU Caretaker Committee, Prof. Ishaya Kato Auta, Saturday, SOKAPU prayed for the repose of their souls, while calling on the Federal Government to carry out detailed investigation of the mistaken Army bomb.
He said, “The region’s sociocultural group also shares in the pains of the victims who sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment in different hospitals.
“SOKAPU regrets that when the state was having a sigh of relief from the insecurity bedeviling the nation, owing to the new approach being deployed in fighting the insurgency by the current government, the unfortunate incident occurred where over 80 unarmed innocent lives were lost, with many who sustained injuries. Though regrettable as it is, SOKAPU commends the Army for its prompt admittance to responsibility of the bomb tragedy, which it attributed to an error strike, with assurances of commitment to avoid future recurrence.
“However, SOKAPU hereby called for full investigation by the relevant professional bodies/agencies of the cause of the incident and appropriate sanction be meted on those found culpable to forestall future recurrence. We caution that the military as a professional security agency, should always adhere to professional conduct in carrying out its operations, in any location of duty.
“SOKAPU wish to commend the government both at the federal and state levels for their prompt responses in footing the hospital bills of injured persons who are receiving treatment, with commitment to give appropriate compensation to the affected families.
“SOKAPU hereby appealed to relevant government agencies, NGOs and spirited individuals to complement the laudable steps being taking by giving the needed support to cushion the effect of the incident, as the unfortunate incident affects the state as a whole.”
