The Nigerian military has stated that some of its personnel were killed in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State before the accidental bombing in the area which killed 120 residents. This was mentioned by General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, while appearing on a live programme on Channel Television monitored by SaharaReporters. SaharaReporters earlier reported how the Nigerian Army on Sunday, December 3, 2023, accidentally killed scores of worshippers celebrating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Maulid Nabiyy) in the community.