Sokoto Accidental Airstrikes: Aliyu donates N20m, food items to victims

Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has donated N20 million and 100 bags of assorted food items to the families of the communities bombed by a fighter jet.

The governor said on his official X account that he had visited the affected communities and offered condolences to the families of the victims.

”It is with a heavy heart that I address you following the tragic incident in the communities of Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa in the Silame Local Government Area.

”This heartbreaking event, caused by an accidental misfire from the Nigerian Army, has claimed the lives of innocent citizens and left several others injured. As your governor, I am deeply saddened by this avoidable loss of life.

”On behalf of the government and the people of Sokoto State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. We also pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this unfortunate incident.

”I visited the affected areas to assess the situation firsthand and have directed a donation of N20 million along with 100 bags of assorted food items to the families of the deceased. This support is intended to alleviate their suffering and cover the medical bills of those hospitalized due to their injuries from the bombardment,” he said.

Governor Aliyu assured the people of the state that the state government would do everything within its power to keep supporting affected families, adding that efforts would be made to ensure that such a tragic incident does not repeat itself in the future.

He added that he is in constant communication with the leadership of the Nigerian Army to ensure a full investigation commences immediately to ascertain the cause of the tragic incident.
”Together, we will overcome this difficult moment and work towards ensuring that such tragedies do not happen again.

”I want to assure you that I am in direct communication with the leadership of the Nigerian Army to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this tragedy. The state government will do everything within its power to support the affected families and engage with the relevant authorities to prevent such occurrences in the future.

”This is a time for us to stand united as a community. I urge all residents to remain calm and pray for peace in our state and nation. May the Almighty comfort the bereaved families and grant eternal rest to the departed souls,” Aliyu said.