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From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
A political group in the North, Volunteers for Democracy and Good Governance has demanded for full scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the recent drone attack on Tudun- Biri village in Kaduna State.
The group in a statement signed by Shehu Isa Direba implored the Presidency, through the Defence Ministry, to direct all the senior officers affected by the action to step aside in order to pave the way for thorough and unhindered investigation.
The group argued in favour of the launching of a high powered committee, peopled with technocrats and persons of impeccable character, including retired military officers.
“A full scale investigation must be carried out to immediately to unravel those behind the series of killings and maiming of innocent souls from the same army or security agencies that are mandated to protect the lives of law abiding citizens” the group insisted.
They claimed that over 400 victims have been killed over a period of nine years in similar attacks across the North adding that if these ‘errors” and atrocities of mishaps were not deliberate, they epitomized serious negligence associated with lack of professionalism.
They also demanded for the payment of full compensation to the victims, which should include the injured and the members of the deceased families.
According to the release, the Federal Government should immediately ensure the rehabilitation of the area, including coming up with a housing scheme for the affected community.
They extended condolences to the immediate families of the deceased, to the Emir of Zauzau and to the people of Kaduna State.
