Senator Lawan Calls for Investigation Into Alleged Killing of Civilians by Soldiers in Yobe
Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the 9th Senate, has urged military authorities to promptly investigate the fatal shooting of three civilians by soldiers in Gashu’a, the headquarters of Bade local government area of Yobe State.
Lawan issued the statement personally on Sunday, expressing his concern over the tragic incident.
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Lawan, who currently chairs the Senate Committee on Defence, said that efforts must be made by the Nigerian Army to ensure that the perpetrators behind the acts of violence were held accountable and responsible for their actions.
“Gashua community has always been a peaceful place with calm people, who always give support and cooperate with the military, paramilitary, and indeed all government agents operating in the town”, he said.
He further appealed to residents for calm, while assuring that he has already spoken with military authorities to ensure that those responsible were apprehended and dealt with according to the law.
He emphasised that justice would be served.
The lawmaker condoled with the families that lost their loved ones during the tragic incident.
