Daily Gist & Guide

  A viral social media post has reignited debate over the Federal Government’s response to deadly incidents, kidnappings and natural disasters in Kaduna State, questioning whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has done enough to address the suffering of affected communities. The post, which carries the emotional headline “Kaduna: We Mourned Alone,” lists several incidents between December 2023 and September 2025. It criticises the president for allegedly failing to visit affected communities and questions the appropriateness of holding political campaign activities in the state. However, while several incidents mentioned in the post are documented, some casualty figures and descriptions require clarification. Tudun Biri Airstrike: December 2023 One of the most tragic incidents referenced in the viral message was the military drone strike in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on December 3, 2023. The strike mistakenly hit civilians gathered for a...