PDP demands probe into Sokoto Military bombing mishap
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of innocent civilians in Sokoto State during a recent military operation.
The party also demanded compensation for the families of the victims of the accidental airstrike and adequate medical care for the injured to facilitate their quick recovery.
This position was outlined in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.
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It was reported that at least ten villagers were unintentionally killed during an accidental airstrike that struck Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa villages in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while the military was conducting an operation against Lakurawa terrorists.
The PDP condemned the incident, calling it tragic, and urged measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The party expressed sympathy to the government and people of Sokoto, while encouraging the military to continue its fight against terrorism with greater professionalism.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commiserates with the people of Sokoto State over the killing and injury to many civilians in the accidental airstrike by the military in pursuit of terrorists in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area of the State.
“After an analysis of the reports of the mistaken airstrike, the PDP demands for an urgent system wide investigation into the tragic incident with the view to further guarantee the protection and safety of civilians in the fight against terrorism in the country.
“Our Party recalls similar incidents that claimed the lives of civilians in Kaduna State in December 2023 and September 2024 respectively and urged for steps to avoid such calamity in the future.
“The PDP condoles with the families of the victims of the sad incident and urges the Federal Government to take necessary steps to compensate the families of dead as well as ensure adequate medical attention for the speedy recovery of the wounded.
“While calling for more professionalism, the PDP urges the military not to relent in its patriotic efforts in the fight against terrorism in our country,” the statement read.
