Former Senate President calls for probe into Borno–Yobe airstrike
via Punch Nigeria20 hours ago2 min read
Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has called for a transparent and independent investigation into a recent airstrike at Jilli Market along the Borno–Yobe border, which reportedly killed dozens of civilians. PUNCH Online reported that at least 30 people, mostly traders, died and 40 others were injured in the Saturday incident, which occurred in a market between Gubio and Geidam Local Government Areas of Borno and Yobe states. The airstrike was reportedly carried out during a military operation targeting suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Lawan expressed deep sadness over the incident, acknowledging the sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces but emphasizing that the scale of the tragedy necessitates an independent inquiry. He noted that eyewitness accounts indicated the involvement of multiple aircraft and that the strike hit a market. Lawan extended condolences to Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, the state government, and the victims' families. He urged the Federal Government and military authorities to allow full access for investigators, ensure medical treatment for survivors, and provide compensation for affected families, stressing the importance of not eroding the sanctity of innocent lives in the fight against terrorism.
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