PDP demands probe into Sokoto air strike, says victims’ families must be compensated

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with families of civilians killed during a military air strike in Silame LGA of Sokoto state.

The air strike, which targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa terrorist group, killed 10 civilians in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities on December 25.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, demanded an investigation into the incident, adding that the families of the victims should be compensated.

“After an analysis of the reports of the mistaken air strike, the PDP demands for an urgent system wide investigation into the tragic incident with the view to further guarantee the protection and safety of civilians in the fight against terrorism in the country,” the statement reads.

“Our Party recalls similar incidents that claimed the lives of civilians in Kaduna State in December 2023 and September 2024 respectively and urged for steps to avoid such calamity in the future.

“The PDP condoles with the families of the victims of the sad incident and urges the Federal Government to take necessary steps to compensate the families of the dead as well as ensure adequate medical attention for the speedy recovery of the wounded.

“While calling for more professionalism, the PDP urges the military not to relent in its patriotic efforts in the fight against terrorism in our country.”