(SINL NIGERIA) The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC has expressed deep concern over the tragic airstrike that occurred in Tungar Kara village of Maradun local government area, which claimed 20 civilian lives, including some members of the Community Protection Guard, CPG and vigilantes.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the State’s party Publicity Secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Zamfara, particularly the families of those who lost their lives.
“We pray Allah to accept their martyrdom and grant their families the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss,” he added.
The party also saluted the efforts of the ongoing military efforts to combat banditry in the State, highlighting recent successes by Operation Fasan Yamma, which reportedly dismantled several bandit hideouts and eliminated over 25 terrorists in Fakai, camp enclave belonging to a notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji.
The party explained that the intensified military offensive has forced many bandits to ran away from their hideouts, with Turji himself believed to be on the run.
“This operational strategy is quite impressive and should be sustained with the support of all peace-loving citizens”
The party commended the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for their commitment to addressing the security challenges in Zamfara and the Northwest zone.
However, APC, called for a thorough investigation into the accidental airstrike to prevent a recurrence, urging the authorities to ensure such tragedies do not undermine the ongoing fight against banditry.
