Amnesty International has strongly criticized the Nigerian Army for the air strikes launched on Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. The reprehensible incident, which occurred on Sunday, November 3, 2023, during a religious gathering, resulted in the tragic loss of over 120 civilian lives and left dozens more injured.
The human rights organization emphasizes that the use of air raids as a means of law enforcement is unequivocally illegitimate by any standard. Amnesty International calls for a thorough investigation into the air strike on Tudun Biri village, highlighting the need to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the targeting of a community engaged in a religious assembly.
This appalling act of deploying deadly force without adequate justification is deemed unlawful by Amnesty International, laying bare a shocking disregard for the lives of the very individuals the Nigerian military is entrusted to protect. The organization contends that the military’s actions during the air strikes on Tudun Biri village represent an egregious violation of ethical standards and international human rights principles.
Amnesty International characterizes the air strikes as an application of unlawful and excessive force on a catastrophic scale. The incident serves as yet another tragic example where Nigeria’s armed forces resort to employing deadly military tactics in situations that should be addressed through lawful law enforcement measures.
The condemnation underscores the urgent need for accountability and transparency in assessing the actions of the Nigerian military. Amnesty International urges relevant authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident, holding those responsible for the loss of civilian lives accountable for their actions. The organization reiterates its commitment to upholding human rights standards and calls on the international community to join in condemning such egregious violations.
