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| | date = 3 December 2023 | | date = 3 December 2023 | ||
| | Location = Tudun Biri ], ] | | Location = Tudun Biri, ], ] | ||
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| | cause = Accidental ] | | cause = Accidental ] | ||
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| On 3 December 2023, a drone strike was carried out by the Nigerian Army on Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. Targeting what they thought was a VNSA group, the army mistakenly hit a village, killing over 85 civilians. | |||
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| ⚫ | A drone strike occurred on the evening of 3 December 2023, during the ] in Tudun Biri, a village in ], North West ], as part of routine anti-terrorism operations. Executed by the ], the drone strike resulted in the accidental deaths of over 85 civilians, predominantly women and children, in the village of Tudun Biri, causing additional injuries and widespread distress.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Muhammad |first=Garba |date=2023-12-04 |title=Civilians killed in Nigerian drone attack in north - officials, witnesses |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/civilians-killed-nigerian-drone-attack-north-officials-witnesses-2023-12-04/ |access-date=2023-12-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Harin Bama-Bamai Kan Masu Maulidi A Kaduna Ya Fusata 'Yan Najeriya |url=https://www.arewaradio.com/news/labarai-news/harin-bama-bamai-kan-masu-maulidi-a-kaduna-ya-fusata-yan-najeriya/ |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=Arewa Radio |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sulaiman |date=2023-12-04 |title=Sojojin Nijeriya Sun Dauki Alhakin Kai Harin Bam Cikin Kuskure A Wurin Taron Mauludi A Kaduna |url=https://hausa.leadership.ng/sojojin-nijeriya-sun-dauki-alhakin-kai-harin-bam-cikin-kuskure-a-wurin-taron-mauludi-a-kaduna/ |access-date=2023-12-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| The ], ], confirmed the unintended civilian casualties, with reports suggesting a death toll exceeding 85. During a security briefing, religious leader Sheikh Rabiu Abdullahi reported over 50 deaths, emphasizing the impact on those participating in the Maulud celebration.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-05 |title=Nigeria army drone strike accident kills 85 civilians |url=https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/nigeria-army-drone-strike-accident-kills-85-civilians-4454562 |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=The East African |language=en}}</ref> | The ], ], confirmed the unintended civilian casualties, with reports suggesting a death toll exceeding 85. During a security briefing, religious leader Sheikh Rabiu Abdullahi reported over 50 deaths, emphasizing the impact on those participating in the Maulud celebration.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-05 |title=Nigeria army drone strike accident kills 85 civilians |url=https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/nigeria-army-drone-strike-accident-kills-85-civilians-4454562 |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=The East African |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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| Date | 3 December 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Cause | Accidental drone strike |
| Deaths | 85+ |
| Non-fatal injuries | Many |
On 3 December 2023, a drone strike was carried out by the Nigerian Army on Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. Targeting what they thought was a VNSA group, the army mistakenly hit a village, killing over 85 civilians.
Background
Collaborating with international allies, including the United States and United Kingdom, the Nigerian military has a history of using drone technology in counter-terrorism efforts. The incident in Tudun Biri highlights the inherent complexities and risks associated with such operations.
Strike
A drone strike occurred on the evening of 3 December 2023, during the Maulud celebration in Tudun Biri, a village in Kaduna State, North West Nigeria, as part of routine anti-terrorism operations. Executed by the Nigerian Army, the drone strike resulted in the accidental deaths of over 85 civilians, predominantly women and children, in the village of Tudun Biri, causing additional injuries and widespread distress. The Kaduna governor, Uba Sani, confirmed the unintended civilian casualties, with reports suggesting a death toll exceeding 85. During a security briefing, religious leader Sheikh Rabiu Abdullahi reported over 50 deaths, emphasizing the impact on those participating in the Maulud celebration.
Aftermath
President Bola Tinubu expressed sympathy and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident. In an official statement, he described it as "unfortunate, disturbing, and painful," emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding the drone strike.
Ongoing investigations face challenges due to security issues in the region. Major VU Okoro, the General Officer Commanding One Division Nigerian Army, explained that the drone strike inadvertently affected members of the community during an anti-terrorism mission.
The incident prompts reflection on the delicate equilibrium between national security objectives and the imperative to protect civilian lives. As investigations unfold, the Tudun Biri Drone Strike stands as a poignant reminder of the complex challenges faced by the Nigerian military in safeguarding communities while combating terrorism.
References
- "'Dole a hukunta wadanda suka hari ta sama a jihar Kaduna'". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- Muhammad, Garba (2023-12-04). "Civilians killed in Nigerian drone attack in north - officials, witnesses". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "Harin Bama-Bamai Kan Masu Maulidi A Kaduna Ya Fusata 'Yan Najeriya". Arewa Radio. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- Sulaiman (2023-12-04). "Sojojin Nijeriya Sun Dauki Alhakin Kai Harin Bam Cikin Kuskure A Wurin Taron Mauludi A Kaduna". Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "Nigeria army drone strike accident kills 85 civilians". The East African. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "Tinubu ya ce a gudanar da bincike kan harin da ya kashe masu Mauludi a Kaduna". RFI (in Hausa). 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "ACF seeks investigation of military drone attack on Tudun Biri community - SolaceBase". 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "Military Drone Attack Kills 85 People in Nigerian Village". Voice of America. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- "Nigerian military drone attack kills 85 civilians in error". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2023-12-05.