TRUTH EXPOSED! See Why Nigerian Army Bombed Many Civilians To Death In Sokoto Community On Xmas Day
General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff, has defended the recent military airstrike in Sokoto, characterizing it as a ” carefully executed follow- up operation. ” During his visit to the troops of Operation Fasan Yanma at the 8 Division Headquarters in Sokoto on Thursday, Musa stressed the military’ s commitment to minimizing errors during operations.
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” We aimed diligently to avoid any mistakes during this mission. If any errors occurred, we will conduct a thorough investigation, ” General Musa asserted. He further mentioned that the military possesses video evidence of the operation and is committed to examining any unintended consequences.
The General issued a strong advisory to the civilian population, urging them not to shelter individuals suspected of criminal activity. ” I call on everyone not to harbor any suspected criminals. If you know of any, you should report them and remove them from your vicinity, ” he warned, emphasizing that those who assist or reside with criminals may be treated as legitimate targets themselves. Musa reiterated the dangers of providing support to criminal elements, asserting that it would essentially place individuals in harm’ s way.
In his address to the media, General Musa cautioned against granting excessive publicity to bandits and criminal organizations, highlighting the risk that such coverage could inadvertently glorify their actions. He also reaffirmed the military’ s strong position against foreign military bases on Nigerian territory while advocating for collaborative efforts with neighboring nations like Niger, Chad, and Benin to address security threats collectively.
In addition to operational updates, Musa reassured troops of the continued availability of resources and support, emphasizing that the welfare of soldiers and their families remains a paramount concern. He took time to visit injured personnel at a nearby military hospital, showcasing his commitment to their well- being.
Meanwhile, the Sokoto State government has reported the tragic aftermath of the military operation, confirming the deaths of at least ten individuals in Gidan Bisa village within the Silame Local Government Area. A statement from the Chief Press Secretary noted that Governor Ahmed Aliyu and other prominent political figures attended the funeral prayers for the victims, describing the incident as an unfortunate consequence of an operation aimed at dismantling criminal factions.
” It was intended to target criminal groups, but regrettably, it resulted in the loss of innocent lives, ” the statement acknowledged, while also recognizing the military’ s past successes against criminality in the region. The governor vowed to launch a comprehensive investigation into the incident to prevent similar tragedies in the future and extended prayers for the victims and their families.
In a gesture of support for those affected, the Sokoto State government announced immediate assistance, including a donation of N20 million and 100 bags of assorted food items for the bereaved families, alongside commitments to cover medical expenses for those injured during the airstrike.