Senator Abdul’aziz Yar’Adua, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, characterized the accidental drone attack in Kaduna as an honest mistake, stating that it should not lead to the resignation of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
In an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Senator Yar’Adua commended the COAS for acknowledging the mistake and urged for a peaceful resolution, countering calls by the Northern Elders Forum for the resignation of top military officials over the incident.
The Senator emphasized that precision miscalculations are not unique to the Nigerian Army, asserting that such errors can occur in any military operation.
He further advised the Kaduna State Government to encourage members of the Muslim community to inform authorities about significant gatherings to enhance security measures and prevent similar incidents in the future.