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From Tragedy to Triumph: How Govt, Military Interventions are Driving Tudun Biri’s Journey of Recovery After Drone Strike By Zagazola Makama

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June 19, 2025
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Military intervention at Tundun Biri

From Tragedy to Triumph: How Govt, Military Interventions are Driving Tudun Biri’s Journey of Recovery After Drone Strike By Zagazola Makama 

What was once a community lost in silence, rubble and grief is today a beacon of hope and transformation. Tudun Biri, a sleepy rural settlement in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, is gradually emerging from the shadows of devastation.

On the night of Dec. 3, 2023, more than 80 villagers many of them women and children were killed when a Nigerian military drone, deployed in an anti-banditry operation, mistakenly struck the community as residents gathered in joy to celebrate Maulud Nabiyy, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The incident ignited a nationwide wave of grief, prompting urgent reflections on military accountability, civilian safety, and the dire consequences of misidentification in conflict zones.

Nearly one year six months later, the once-neglected Tudun Biri is being transformed from a forgotten rural settlement into a model of post-conflict recovery, through massive reconstruction and empowerment projects, thanks to far-reaching interventions by the Federal Government, Kaduna State Government and the Nigerian Army.

Before the incident, Tudun Biri had little to no presence of government. The village lacked basic infrastructure: no healthcare centre, no road network, no school, no water supply, and no form of economic empowerment facility.

For months, the village was shrouded in pain.

But amidst the despair, something remarkable began to unfold a movement of resilience and renewal. The Nigerian government, the Kaduna State authorities, and the Nigerian Army responded not with indifference but with purpose and compassion. Today, new sounds echo through Tudun Biri: the hum of solar-powered streetlights, the chants of children playing, the buzzing of machines in a skills centre, the well equipped healthcare facility and the quiet resolve of a people rebuilding with pride.

Malam Balarabe Garba, the Village Head of Tudun Biri, said that the people of the community now walks through paved streets lined with solar-powered streetlights, far removed from the dusty, neglected paths of the past.

“Before this tragedy, no one knew Tudun Biri. There was no road, no school, no hospital. But today, we are being heard,” he said, his voice thick with emotion. The government has built over 140 houses, the state constructed a modern hospital, and the Nigerian Army gave us a school. This is a new beginning for us.”

The new 25-bed hospital, fully equipped with surgical and ophthalmological units, was built by the Kaduna State Government, offering services that were once unreachable without a long, costly journey to town.

The Chief Imam of Tudun Biri, Malam Hashim Ja’afaru, stood in front of a new mosque built after the tragedy. “This mosque means a lot to us. It stands near the same ground where we buried our loved ones,” he said.

“But beyond the mosque, the government fulfilled many of its promises. They gave us water, electricity, roads, a school, and even security. The new central mosque tells a story deeper than its bricks and mortar.

“The government built us this mosque. It is a symbol of respect for the lives we lost, and a promise that we are not forgotten. When they said they would rebuild our lives, we were not sure. But now we have a hospital, houses, a school, and security. They have done what they promised. That is why we are grateful.”

He particularly praised the Pulako Initiative, introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is driving much of the rural transformation in the village including clinics, empowerment initiatives, solar energy, and shelter projects.

Abdullahi Danjuma, a 52-year-old farmer, recalled how his life fell apart after losing his two relatives in the blast. “I had nothing left. But the government is rebuilding 140 houses for us . They also gave compensation to those who lost other valuables and ensured more security in this area. Now I can farm and take my produce to market,” he said.

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He commended the Federal Government for its “immediate and practical response,” saying the presence of authorities helped restore dignity to the grieving.

“People said politicians forget villages like ours. But here in Tudun Biri, they kept coming. And today, we are seeing real development. We feel seen, at last,” he added.

For Hajara Musa, a food vendor and mother of four, the newly constructed five-kilometre asphalt road is a blessing she never imagined.

“Before this road, I used to walk with a basin on my head to sell food. Vehicles never came here. But now, buses and bikes enter our village. I make more sales and my children now go to school easily,” she said.

She expressed appreciation to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who visited the village shortly after the incident and promised infrastructure, schools and water.

“Governor Sani promised and he delivered. Our school is ready. Our hospital is functioning. And we now have boreholes and solar water pumps,” Hajara said.

However, the latest phase of support came from the General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Operation Whirl Punch, Maj.-Gen. Lander Saraso, who on behalf of the Federal Government, distributed motorcycles, musical instruments, and other relief items to families that suffered losses.

“We are here today to support the survivors of that tragic incident and fulfil the commitment made by the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army,” Saraso said during the presentation.

Gen Saraso said the gesture was in fulfillment of the recommendation of a high-level federal government delegation, including the former Chief of Army Staff, late Gen Lagbaja, of blessed memory, that visited the community in the aftermath of the incident.

This is not just about items; it is about rebuilding trust, healing, and continuing our engagement with the good people of Tudun Biri. These motorcycles and instruments are not just items, they are tools to help families get back on their feet.”he said.

Among the items presented were 2 motorcycles, a corolla generator, 2 wireless microphones, Single power amplifier mixer and 500 watts flood lights, which were given to the beneficiaries including Isuwa Haruna, Ridwan Yakubu and Isah Ahmed.

He added that the Army’s continued presence in the community was part of its strategy to rebuild trust, enhance security, and prevent recurrence of such incidents.

According to him, the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede takes the issue of community relations very seriously, as the Army recognizes the indispensability of the support and partnership with the people and the community in the success of its operations.

Saraso further noted that the Army had constructed a school, facilitated community sanitation, cleared farmlands, and rebuilt damaged residential structures as part of its contribution to the village’s healing process.

“This effort is part of the broader federal response to ensure that Tudun Biri is not only remembered for the tragedy but recognised for how it rose beyond it,” he added.

Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security, Dr. James Kanyip, underscores the importance of resilience and assured the community of the State Government’s continued support. “We stand with Tudun Biri, and we will ensure they remain safe and supported. Their recovery is our collective responsibility.”he said.

He commended the Nigerian Army for its proactive outreach and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to long-term rehabilitation and assistance for the victims.

In the heart of Tudun Biri, hope is taking root where grief once reigned. The mosque calls to prayer, children’s voices rise from the playing ground. Though the scars of December 3 may never fully heal, the village is learning to live again stronger, prouder, and with purpose.

The coordinated interventions of the Federal Government, Kaduna State Government, and the Nigerian Army have not only restored lives they have restored faith. From tragedy has emerged a template for compassionate recovery.

Zagazola Makama is a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad Region

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