Prof Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), expressed dismay over the tragic Kaduna bombing incident.
The residents of Tudun Biri Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna were commemorating Maulud Nabbiy (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday) when the Nigerian Army mistakenly dropped bombs, resulting in the tragic death of over 120 individuals.
In an interview with Arise TV, Yusuf emphasized the adverse optics for both the Nigerian Army and the presidency.
He highlighted that the incident unfolded during the lead-up to the 2023 general elections, pointing out that Islamic clerics in the region had promoted a deceptive Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Despite the President and Vice President being Muslims, Yusuf lamented that Muslims in the North continue to face violence and loss of life.
“The Muslim clerics in the North came and sold this fraudulent Muslim-Muslim ticket and we have Muslim Vice President and Muslim President.
“Our people in the North are saying you are killing Muslims, inflicting a lot more pain on Muslims. You closed the borders along all the seven Northern states because you want to go to war with Niger.
“You are inflicting pain. Now you are killing Muslims. Look at the Military hierarchy, people are being mischievous.
“Look at the operational Military hierarchy and look at their religion. The military needs to be very careful and start doing damage control fast.”
