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Sokoto Killings: Victims Shall Get Justice -Nigerian Govt
The Federal Government will conduct thorough investigation and ensure justice for victims of Wednesday’s erroneous aerial bombardment that killed 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area in Sokoto State.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mutawalle, gave the assurance during a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Aliyu at Government House, Sokoto.
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“What happened in the two villages is very unfortunate.
“Thorough investigations would be conducted with a view to finding out what really happened, and justice would be done on the matter.
“Mr President is worried by the unfortunate incident and he asked me to come and condole with you over what happened,” he said.
The minister also added that at the times military air strikes hit wrong locations due to the wrong information they may have been given while carrying out operations.
“Security reports had confirmed that the area where the incident happened was being dominated by the Lakurawa bandits,” the Minister explained.
He lamented the way and manner Nigeria has been placed on red alert on terrorism, and reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to make the country safe.
The minister extolled the commitment of Governor Aliyu on the fight against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.
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