By George Mgbeleke <\/p>\n
Saddened by the loss of lives of inhabitants Jilli Futchimiram in Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, where a military airstrike, targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents, former President of the Senate,Senator Ahmad Lawan has called for full investigation into the circumstances leading to the catastrophic loss of civilian lives.<\/p>\n
According to eyewitness accounts, multiple military jets took part in the operation, and the strike hit a local market, leaving over 100 people feared dead and dozens more injured. <\/p>\n
In a statement he signed himself and made available to Journalists, the former Senate President noted,”Medical sources at Geidam General Hospital have confirmed receiving at least 35 severely injured victims, with fears that the casualty count may still rise.<\/p>\n
“While I fully appreciate the enormous sacrifices of our armed forces in the ongoing fight against insurgency, and the difficulty of distinguishing combatants from civilians in complex environments, the reported scale of this tragedy demands that we pause and ask hard questions. <\/p>\n
“Without prejudice to the integrity of our military, I believe the victims, largely innocent civilians going about their daily livelihoods at a local market, deserve a full, transparent, and independent inquiry. Their families deserve answers and justice.<\/p>\n
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, the Yobe State Government, the people of Geidam LGA and the entire Yobe State. My prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May the souls of the departed rest in peace. Amen.”<\/p>\n
Lawan who is Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence cautioned ,”We must never allow the fight against terror to desensitize us to the sanctity of innocent life. I urge the Federal Government and military high command to immediately facilitate unhindered access for investigators, ensure medical care for survivors, and provide compensation to the families of victims.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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