"Nigerian Army Drone Strike Claims 85 Lives in Tragic Accident"

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"Nigerian Army Drone Strike Claims 85 Lives in Tragic Accident"
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation after a military drone strike at a public gathering in Kaduna state killed at least 85 people and injured dozens. The strike, operated from an armed drone, targeted villagers celebrating the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. The president described the incident as a "bombing mishap" and pledged a thorough investigation. This incident adds to a pattern of accidental attacks against civilians, with previous incidents resulting in high casualties and little accountability. Calls for accountability are growing, as Nigeria's armed forces have received support and weapons from the U.S. despite human rights violations and civilian casualties.

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