29th December 2024, NewsOrient, News, Law And Society, Security

Nigeria has, through the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, tendered apology to the families of victims of the recent Military airstrike in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The apology was contained in a statement on Saturday issued by the Vice President’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha.

The statement reads: “I must say we are sorry and dismayed at the civilian casualties incurred and the excruciating pain that ensues in these extremely difficult times.

“I would like to extend my deep sympathies and condolences to the Government and people of Sokoto State, particularly 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.”

NewsOrient reports that the airstrike, carried out on Wednesday, December 25, was, according to the Defence Headquarters targeted at a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group in the area.

Earlier, there has been open debate over the identity of the victims.

While the state government described the victims as “innocent civilians,” the military said they hit at “terrorists.”

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