CDS, Christopher Musa, gives latest update on Kaduna accidental drone strike
Nigeria’s defense chief General Christopher Musa has announced that the findings of reports on a military drone attack in northern Kaduna state in December, which resulted in the deaths of at least 85 civilians, will be unveiled by the end of the month.
The unconscious attack on civilians, initially targeting insurgents and bandits, prompted President Bola Tinubu to order a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the deadly mishap.
With mounting security challenges in Nigeria’s northwest and central regions, including armed criminal gangs engaging in mass kidnappings and village shootings, both the army and air force have been called upon to address these threats.
“We are here to protect innocent citizens, not to attack them. There was a mistake, and we are addressing such issues,” General Musa told reporters in Abuja.
“The reports are ready and would be released probably before the end of this month. We had some delays,” the defence chief said, adding that it had been difficult getting the names of casualties.
Highlighting the difficulties facing the nation in the fight against insecurity, General Musa said the West African nation was seeking to manufacture weapons as most countries were reluctant to sell armaments to Nigeria due to human rights concerns.
