Nigeria Today Magazine News FG to investigate Sokoto airstrike, ensure justice, says Matawalle

FG to investigate Sokoto airstrike, ensure justice, says Matawalle


Bello Matawalle

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The Federal Government has committed to a thorough investigation into the airstrike that tragically killed 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages in Sokoto State’s Silame Local Government Area. This commitment was made by Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, during a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Aliyu in Sokoto.

In a statement released on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, Matawalle assured that justice would be served and reaffirmed the government’s dedication to the safety of all citizens. He expressed sorrow over the actions of terrorists that have been destabilizing the country, promising that the Federal Government would take decisive action against them.

Matawalle praised Governor Aliyu for his proactive measures in combating banditry and other criminal activities in Sokoto, highlighting that he is the only governor who has requested a military base in the state. He assured the governor of ongoing military support to enhance security in the region.

“We will continue to provide all necessary equipment and resources to Sokoto State,” Matawalle stated. He also conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s deep concern regarding the incident and his condolences to the families affected.

In related developments, the Defence Headquarters clarified that a secondary explosion, not an airstrike, caused the fatalities. Matawalle attributed the bombing to inaccurate information available to the military during the operation but confirmed that reports indicated the area was controlled by the Lakurawa bandits.

Governor Aliyu urged the military to improve its intelligence and surveillance efforts to avoid targeting the wrong locations in the future. He expressed gratitude to the military and security agencies for their dedication to maintaining safety in the state and thanked President Tinubu for his concern.

Reflecting on the tragic event, Aliyu conveyed his sorrow over the loss of life and ensured that a comprehensive investigation would be undertaken to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the incident. He prayed for the prevention of such events in the future.

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