The Peoples Democratic Party has mourned the killing of 10 villagers, in Sokoto State, during military’s fight against suspected terrorists.
Recall that the unfortunate incident, occurred on the 24th of December, 2024, in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities, Silame Local Government Area,.
It was gathered that livestock and other properties belonging to the victims were destroyed.
Reacting to the development on Sunday, in a statement by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, called for an transparent, and comprehensive investigation over the incident.
The opposition party sympathized with the families of the victims and called on the Federal Government to provide compensation to the bereaved while ensuring that the injured receive adequate medical care for swift recovery.
The statement partly reads: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commiserates with the people of Sokoto State over the killing and injury to many civilians in the accidental airstrike by the military in pursuit of terrorists in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area of the State.
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“After an analysis of the reports of the mistaken airstrike, the PDP demands an urgent system-wide investigation into the tragic incident with the view to further guarantee the protection and safety of civilians in the fight against terrorism in the country.
“The PDP condolence with the families of the victims of the sad incident and urges the Federal Government to take necessary steps to compensate the families of the dead as well as ensure adequate medical attention for the speedy recovery of the wounded.”
via: Information Nigeria
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