"Tragedy in Nigeria: Military Drone Strike Claims 88 Lives at Festival"

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"Tragedy in Nigeria: Military Drone Strike Claims 88 Lives at Festival"
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At least 88 people were killed and 68 injured in Nigeria's Kaduna State when the military mistakenly carried out a drone strike on a religious festival. The strike occurred during a Muslim holiday celebration, and the victims included children, women, and the elderly. The Nigerian Army expressed regret for the incident, attributing it to a misinterpretation of activities. Anger has grown among Nigerians, with calls for accountability and an investigation into the incident. This is not the first time accidental military strikes have resulted in civilian casualties in Nigeria.

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