Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the 9th Senate, has called for an immediate investigation by military authorities into the reported killing of three innocent civilians by soldiers in Gashu’a, the headquarters of Bade local government area of Yobe State.
In a statement personally signed by the former Senate President on Sunday, Senator Lawan, who currently chairs the Senate Committee on Defence, expressed deep concern over the tragic incident and stressed the need for the Nigerian Army to ensure that the perpetrators of the violence are held accountable 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 remarked.
Senator Lawan appealed for calm among residents while assuring that he has already engaged with military authorities to ensure that those responsible are apprehended and dealt with according to the law. He emphasized that justice would be served in this matter.
Additionally, the lawmaker extended his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones during the distressing incident.
