By Tobias Lengnan Dapam
The Nigerian Military said two of its personnel are to face a court martial over the December 3rd, 2023, Tudun Biri air strike.
Major General, Edward Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, stated this on Thursday in Abuja, while giving update on the military operations in the country.
He said they will face the court martial for acts of ommission or commission with respect to the incident.
“It therefore would be adjudged as prejudicial to speak further on the case, since it is before a court.
“The outcome of investigations into the Tudun Biri incident that occurred in Kaduna State indicates that it was indeed a sad event that shouldn’t have occurred. The military has conducted a painstaking investigation into the incident and has initiated disciplinary action against those culpable.
“Nevertheless, it must be made clear that the incident was a mistake. The victims of the strike were mistaken for terrorist. However, on this note, on behalf of the CDS, officers and personnel of the AFN. Our condolences goes out to the families and loved ones of all those killed by the sad air strike.
“It is hoped that there would be no repeat of strikes on non combatants in ongoing operations. The military will take extra precautions in the future to ensure that non combatants are safe. “
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