By Daniel Tyokua
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Nigeria Armed Forces accidental bombing that killed villagers and injured several others at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state, last Sunday.
In a statement issued by the President of CAN, Daniel Okoh on Thursday, described the incident as unfortunate and appeal to the Armed Forces to prioritize the safety of civilians and ensure that proper precautions and measures are in place to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Okoh who commiserated with the families of the victims, said to prevent the recurrence of such unfortunate incidents, it was essential that NAF should be equipped with more accurate surveillance technology and intelligent devices.
It said the advancements in technology will enhance their ability to differentiate between terrorist threats and innocent civilians, thereby minimizing collateral damage.
The statement appealed to all interest groups, be it political or religious, to refrain from capitalizing on the tragic incident for personal gain, saying the focus should remain on supporting the affected communities and working together to prevent future occurrences.
According to the statement, CAN remains committed to fostering unity, peace, and the overall wellbeing of the Nigerian people.
The statement reads: “This unfortunate event has resulted in a significant number of casualties, and our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families during this difficult time.
“We appeal to the Armed Forces to prioritize the safety of civilians and ensure that proper precautions and measures are in place to avoid similar incidents in the future.
“We appeal to all interest groups, be it political or religious, to refrain from capitalizing on this tragic incident for personal gain. The focus should remain on supporting the affected communities and working together to prevent future occurrences.
“CAN remains committed to fostering unity, peace, and the overall wellbeing of the Nigerian people. We stand with the affected victims and their families during this challenging time, and we pray for healing and comfort”
