Military Court-martials Two Personnel over Misfired Drone Strike

Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja

The military high command said yesterday that two military personnel involved in the misfired drone strike that killed scores of civilians in Kaduna would be court-martialled.

This came as it pooh-poohed the fresh sit-at-home order by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), describing it as empty and “mere propaganda.”
It the armed forces were in full control as the group remained decimated even as it said troops were building and sustaining the tempo against terrorists across the country, noting that troops vanquished 715 terrorists in the month of April.

The strike killed over 80 civilians in Tundun Biri, Kaduna State in December 2023.
Defence Headquarters, had following the development, tendered an unreserved apology to the community and condoled with the families.
Military service chiefs had also visited the affected families and traditional rulers in the area to condole with them.
At a media briefing in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj Gen Edward Buba, said military authorities conducted investigation into the incident and found out that the incident should not have taken place.

“On the Tundun Biri incident, investigation has been concluded and we found out that the incident should not have taken place in the first place.
“Those involved have faced court-martial for their acts of commission and commission. For the number of personnel involved, there are two of them,” he disclosed.