A peace advocacy group, Women Action Alliance, has called for calm on the drone attack that killed some villagers at Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State.

The group, in a statement by its Convener, Miriam Sanni, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the military would not deliberately attack innocent citizens.

Commiserating with the state government and the people over the incident, the group urged trouble-makers to desist from taking advantage of the situation.

According to the group, the incident calls for sober reflection, adding that the Nigerian military had a history of high professional conduct both at home and abroad as evident in their participation in peacekeeping globally.

According to the group, the incident is unfortunate, especially at a time the Nigerian armed forces are dealing with terrorism and banditry.

“While we will not speak for the military, it is important we state that they are widely commended for their high ethical principles. Rather than raising insinuations, we should see the period as one of sober reflection and mourn with the affected community. We are convinced that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to peaceful resolution of security challenges in the country.

“The support of the citizens is required to see peace and stability in the country,” the group said.

The accidental drone attack by the Nigerian Army led to the death of villagers at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Tuesday visited the community and apologised over the incident.

Similarly, a delegation led by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, accompanied by the ministry’s permanent Secretary, Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff and other senior military officers visited the state. (NAN)