Many villagers are feared dead following a bomb allegedly dropped by a Nigerian Air Force jet during a Maulud celebration at Tudun Biri, a community within Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Many villagers have been reported dead when a suspected Nigeria Air Force attack helicopter dropped a bomb on them while they were celebrating Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.

Reports indicated that the incident occurred at about 9pm on Sunday night. About 30 villagers may have died in the attack.

“They were celebrating Maulud when the jet dropped the bomb, resulting in the immediate death of more than 30 people,” a resident said.

When reached for comment, Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner of the State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, did not provide casualty figures, stating that the government would address the media in a press conference at the Government House.

“We will address the press at Government House on the situation because there would be a security meeting later. So, let’s meet by 10 am,” he said.

NAF is also yet to speak on the incident.