CSOs warn against politicisation of Kaduna bombing

The Conference of Civil Societies and Coordinator of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO) in Nigeria has warned against the politicization of the unfortunate bombing of Civilians in Tudun Biri village of Igabi local government area of Kaduna state.

Addressing a press conference at the weekend in Abuja, Adams Otakwu, Chairperson of CIMICO, warned against making the incident a political, religious or ethnic agenda, and commend the stakeholders for action taken so far to ameliorate the suffering of the victims.

He said following a National Round – Table in Abuja, to discuss the drone attack and as a watchdog of the society, “we caution and call on those stoking needless tensions around the incident to desist forthwith, as we look forward to a thorough and transparent investigation as ordered by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

“Again, this is not a political, regional or religious issue, and should not be projected or interpreted as such, in the interest of national harmony, peace and security.”

Otakwu flanked by other executives of the organization said such an incident that led to the loss of innocent lives and several others wounded in a community with a mix of Muslims and Christians as noted by the district head of the community, Arc Aminu Idris can best be described as unfortunate and a loss, not just to Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state or a single faith, but to the country at large.

“Hence, we commiserate with the immediate community, the state and the entire nation, and urge for restraint on the part of groups and individuals politicizing, regionalizing or religionizing the incident.”

” As the voice and conscience of the masses, we note the promptness with which the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff visited to condole with the community, where the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on behalf of the Nigerian Army apologized and made provisions for upkeep and medical care of those wounded.

“This goes to underscore responsibility by the Nigerian Army, and we urge on all Nigerians as well as the international community to extend condolences, benevolences and prayers to the people of Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State at this trying moment.”