Kashim Shettima extends his deep sympathies and condolences to the government and people of Sokoto State
Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, in a statement, expressed his sympathies with the families of people killed in the airstrike targeting the Lakurawa terrorists in the Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities of Silame Local Government Area on December 25.
Through his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, the VP said,
“I would like to extend my deep sympathies and condolences to the government and people of Sokoto State, particularly the families of those who lost their lives in the coordinated joint operation by the air and land components of Operation Fansan Yamma to eliminate Lakurawa terrorist groups at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area.
“We are sorry and dismayed at the civilian casualties incurred and the excruciating pain that ensues in these extremely difficult times. I call for understanding, especially when it is considered that our gallant men of the Armed Forces were fighting and paying the supreme price to protect the lives of those caught in the crossfire.
“My thoughts and prayers particularly go out to the relatives of those who perished in the tragic event. May Almighty God ease your pain and grant you the courage and patience to bear the loss.”
However, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, stood his ground that the airstrike was carried out based on credible intelligence from multiple sources and confirmatory aerial surveillance.
But Shettima has gone on to apologise on behalf of the military and stated that more support should be provided for the troops, especially in accurate information reporting.
He said, “On behalf of our gallant officers, I apologise for this great loss. I urge you to continue to give our brave officers the assistance they need in carrying out their operations to ensure a safer country for all of us.
“Let me assure you that the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is hell-bent on weeding out what is left of terror elements in the country and will stop at nothing in ensuring a peaceful Nigeria where farmers work freely in their farms and all Nigerians go about their businesses and other activities without fear of attacks from agents of death.”
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