The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, recently demanded justice for the victims of the military airstrikes that left over 100 people dead in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area, in Kaduna State.
While celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 11th Emir of Jama’a, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammad Isa Muhammad, at the Emir’s Palace in Kafanchan, Kaduna, the Sultan emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the incident and punish those responsible.
“We are here not only to celebrate the Emir but also to pray for the emirate and for the lives of those who were killed in Kaduna State. We will fight for this until justice is achieved. given back to the people,” he said.
Reacting, the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, described what happened in Kaduna as very unfortunate.
“Our duty is to protect the citizens, we will take serious measures to ensure that something like this does not happen again anywhere in the country. The President has ordered a thorough investigation into this matter,” did he declare.
The new Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, who is also the Chairman of the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, said he was seeking to make traditional rulers relevant so that they would be recognized by the constitution because they are the first among the people. He said the Emir’s 25th birthday was an opportunity for the people of Southern Kaduna to come together for the restoration of peace in the region.
The Emir of Jama’a, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Muhammad, has expressed gratitude to the Kaduna State administration and all those who prayed and supported him.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has therefore strongly demanded justice for the victims of the airstrikes in Kaduna State. It remains to be hoped that the authorities will conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible are punished. This case raises questions about the need to respect human rights and ensure the security of citizens. Hopefully, concrete steps will be taken to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future.