Sokoto Airstrike Must Be Probed To Prevent Future Occurrence – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has come out to extend condolences to the people of Sokoto State following the tragic deaths and injuries resulting from an accidental airstrike allegedly conducted by the military.

The party recently had its say via its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, he can only call for an immediate, transparent, and comprehensive inquiry into the incident to prevent future occurrences and enhance civilian safety in counter-terrorism operations.

The party added that it condoles with the families of the victims of the sad incident and urges the Federal Government to take necessary steps to compensate them.

His words, “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.

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 condoles 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.”

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