Gumi Calls for Probe into NAF Airstrike Killing Civilians
• Naijanews • General News
Sheikh Gumi, an Islamic cleric, has demanded an urgent investigation into a Nigerian Air Force airstrike that allegedly killed 50 civilians in Jilli village, located along the Borno-Yobe border. The airstrike reportedly occurred during peak trading hours at a weekly market, raising serious concerns about operational oversight and the protection of civilian lives during counter-terrorism operations. Gumi expressed his concerns in a Facebook post on Sunday, questioning the accountability of the air operations and urging the National Assembly, particularly the Senate, to conduct hearings on this incident. He referenced previous airstrike incidents, including a bombing in Tudun Biri, Nasarawa, and Sokoto, describing them as part of a troubling pattern that affects non-combatants. Eyewitness reports indicated that multiple fighter jets participated in the operation, which was intended to target terrorist elements in the area.
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