Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has referred to as on army authorities to instantly examine the killing of three harmless civilians by troopers in Gashu’a, the headquarters of Bade Native Authorities Space of Yobe State.
Troopers reportedly fired indiscriminately into teams of protesters who have been approaching their ‘Cease-And-Search’ checking level close to Gashua Bridge to protest the alleged killing of a tricycle operator by troopers in Gashu’a on Sunday.
Three civilians have been reported to have been killed whereas 12 different individuals have been taken to Federal Medical Centre Nguru, for remedy over accidents sustained from the assault by the troopers.
Senator Lawan, in a press release he personally signed on Sunday, demanded a swift investigation by the army into the tragic incident.
The Senator representing Yobe North within the Higher legislative chamber, who at present chairs the Senate Committee on Defence, mentioned efforts have to be made by the Nigerian Military to make sure that the perpetrators behind the acts of violence are held accountable and chargeable for their actions.
He mentioned, “Gashua group has at all times been a peaceable place with calm folks, who at all times give assist and cooperate with the army, paramilitary, and, certainly, all authorities brokers working within the city.”
He appealed to residents for calm, whereas assuring that he has already spoken with army authorities to make sure that these accountable are apprehended and handled in line with the legislation, emphasising that justice can be served.
The lawmaker additionally dedicated to taking full duty for the remedy of all injured individuals.
The assertion learn, “I’m deeply saddened by the Sunday’s tragic occasion that befell in Gashua, Yobe State, the place troopers allegedly killed three harmless civilians who have been amongst these protesting the killing of a tricycle operator by the troopers.
“I name on the army authorities to swiftly examine and produce to justice these chargeable for the killings. It’s crucial that these behind these mindless acts of violence are held accountable for his or her actions. Justice have to be served for the victims and their households.
“Accordingly, I’ve waded into the problem by contacting the Bade Native Authorities Chairman and Commanding Officer for an hourly temporary to maintain me abreast of developments. I’ve additionally taken duty for the remedy of all of the 12 individuals who sustained varied types of accidents from assault by the troopers.
“I urge the group of Gashua in Bade native authorities space, to stay calm and peaceable within the midst of this tragedy.
“I stand in solidarity and unity with the residents of Gashu’a throughout this troublesome time to mourn the lack of harmless lives. Collectively, we are able to honour the reminiscences of the lives misplaced and work in direction of a extra peaceable and simply society for all.
“My ideas and prayers are with the households and family members of those that died throughout this tragic incident. Might the souls of the deceased relaxation in Aljannatul Firdaus,” Senator Lawan mentioned.