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Peter Obi Urges Increased Funding For Military Following Accidental Air Strike

POSTED ON December 12, 2023 •   Breaking News      BY Oluwakemi Ademuyiwa

In the aftermath of the accidental military air strike at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is calling on the Federal Government to allocate more resources to the military and other security agencies. This move aims to bolster their operational capabilities and prevent the occurrence of similar incidents.

Obi voiced this appeal during a visit to the victims at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in the state capital on Tuesday.

Expressing concern over the recent accidental military bombings, he highlighted that the nation has witnessed 16 such incidents resulting in over 500 casualties. Despite this alarming trend, Obi emphasized that the Federal Government has yet to take decisive action to prevent the recurrence of such tragic events.

The former governor of Anambra State underscored the imperative for the government to provide robust support to the military, emphasizing that adequate funding is crucial in addressing contemporary and emerging security challenges facing the nation.

In addition to advocating for an investigation into the military air strike, He proposed the establishment of a foundation to cater to the victims of the Tudun Biri drone attack, especially those who have been orphaned by the incident. This initiative aims to provide ongoing support to those affected by the tragic event and address their long-term needs.

As concerns over military operations and their unintended consequences mount, Obi's call for increased funding and proactive measures resonates in the broader discourse on national security and the well-being of affected communities.

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