Bombing of Kaduna Village, Temporary Setback for War Against Terror, Says Senator

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja

The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Marshall Katung, has said the bombing of his constituents by the military was a temporary setback to the ongoing war against terrorism and banditry in the country.

Katung stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday.

The tragic incident occurred in Tudun Biri Village of Afaka Ward, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday night.

It resulted in the death of many of the  citizens while  several others who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment in the hospital..

The Senator said, “This incident is quite regrettable and a temporary setback to the renewed onslaught against terrorists and bandits in that area, Kaduna State, and the nation at large. 

“I, therefore, commiserate with the families and community of the victims, the people, and the Senator of Kaduna Central Senatorial District, and also the government of Kaduna State over the tragic incident.

“I also want to commend His Excellency, Sen. Uba Sani, for his prompt and courageous response by ordering the immediate investigation into remote cause of the mishap, and also meeting with community and religious leaders to avert the possible breakdown of law and order in the state. 

“I enjoin citizens to trust this process and remain calm and peaceful while we all mourn.

“The Senator from Kaduna North Senatorial District, Sen. Ibrahim Khalid and I, will be working with Sen. Lawal Adamu Usman and the state government to ensure that the victims are well catered for, while investigations are ongoing.

“May God grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives, healing to the injured and comfort to those they left behind,” he added.