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Just in: 30 feared dead, as Nigeria Air Force drops bomb on community in kaduna state

Rita Elenwo December 4, 2023

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A Nigerian Air Force jet allegedly dropped a bomb on Sunday, on the residents of Tudun Biri, a community within the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during a Maulud (birth of prophet Mohammed) celebration.

The incident which happened around 9:00 pm on Sunday, was believed to have led to the death of 30 people in the community.

The bomb reportedly struck while the villagers had already gathered to commemorate Maulud.

The Kaduna State Overseeing Commissioner of the State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwa said the media would be briefed on the details of the incident.

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Rita Elenwo December 4, 2023

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Rita Elenwo

Rita Aletor- Elenwo, is a professional journalist with experience in broadcast, print and online reporting. A proud citizen of Edo state, Nigeria (Esan South East Local Government) Rita had her first degree in philosophy from Ebonyi State University (2008), PGD, in Communication from the University of Port Harcourt (2020), and currently in pursuit of an MSC degree in communication. Rita (nee Aletor-) is happily married with lovely children.