Nigerian president Bola Tinubu says the accidental bombing that led to the death of 150 civilians in the Tudun Biri community of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army is “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful,” expressing grief over the loss of lives.

President Tinubu's condolence message was conveyed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu condoles with Kaduna State government, families of victims over bombing mishap.’

It read in part, “President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the families of victims, the people and government of Kaduna State over the bombing mishap in a village at Tundun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.

“President Tinubu describes the incident as very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful, expressing indignation and grief over the tragic loss of Nigerian lives.”

There has been widespread outrage after civilians were killed after a mistargeted bombing.

Residents of the affected communities said they were celebrating Maulud, an Islamic event when the military dropped bombs, an incident that has attracted local and international condemnation.

Responding to the incident, President Tinubu directed “a thorough and full-fledged investigation and calls for calm while the authorities look diligently into” this and similar mishaps that have claimed 386 lives since 2014.

He also directed “swift and comprehensive medical attention for surviving victims while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased.”