Protesters of the Kaduna bombing have besieged the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday.
This is in response to the Sunday killing of innocent civilians in a military drone strike all be it a mistake.
The protesters crowded right in front of the National Assembly entrance gate chanting slogans against what they say is one mistake too many. They were outside for about 2 hours, demanding justice for the bombing victims.
One of their demands reads:
Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru live up to your responsibility or throw in the towel.
Conflicting figures Between 90 and 120 villagers of Tudun Biri in Rigasa District of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State were killed when a drone of the Nigerian Army bombed a gathering of residents who were celebrating Maulud on Sunday night.
Residents said the incident also left over 60 people injured. The military had since owned up to the bombing, but failed to give more details.
Addressing newsmen, leader of the protesters under the aegis of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) North West Zone, and Arewa Youth Movement, Nasir Ishaku, demanded justice for the victims.
He said the killing of innocent Nigerians, especially, in the Northern part of the country “on a daily basis” was unacceptable and can’t be tolerated any more. Ishaku urged the National Assembly to probe into the Sunday killing in Kaduna and take decisive action to save the country.
He said, “For those who have eyes to see, let them see well, and those who have ears to hear, let them listen attentively. Nigeria is not well because Nigerians are being killed day by day.
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