"Cover-up Unveiled: Nigerian Drone Strike Claims 85 Innocent Lives in Kaduna State"

A drone strike by Nigeria's military killed at least 85 civilians during a religious festival in the village of Tudun Biri in Kaduna state. The incident, described as a "bombing mishap" by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has raised concerns about the military's history of mistakes and intelligence failures. The Nigerian air force has been involved in 14 reported strikes resulting in over 300 deaths since 2017. The incident highlights the need for reforms, internal reviews, and compensation for victims' families. The military has been targeting bandit groups in Kaduna state, but it remains unclear why this specific village was targeted. The Nigerian army's top brass personally apologized and promised to improve operations to prevent such mistakes in the future.
- Nigerian drone strike kills 85 civilians in Kaduna state The Washington Post
- 88 dead after military drone mistakenly strikes festival in Nigeria's Kaduna State, local officials say ABC News
- Nigeria’s chief of army staff visits scene of deadly drone strike africanews
- Drone Attack in Nigeria's Kaduna State Kills 85 Civilians Celebrating Religious Holiday Democracy Now!
- Nigeria: Military attempting to cover up mass killing of civilians Amnesty International
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