Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has demanded a full Senate investigation into recent military airstrikes, arguing that expressions of sympathy are no longer sufficient in the face of repeated civilian casualties
In a statement shared on Sunday, the cleric raised concerns over how such operations are being carried out, questioning those responsible for authorising and executing the bombings. He referenced multiple incidents across Tudun Biri, Nasarawa, Sokoto and other areas, where air raids have reportedly claimed innocent lives.
“Who are the pilots behind these bomb releases on innocent locals?”
Over the years, accidental strikes by the military have drawn outrage, including the December 2023 bombing in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, which left many civilians dead.
“Terror cannot be fought with another terror. There should be an immediate Senate hearing on these so-called ‘mistakes’ on bombing villages, markets and civilian targets. We need answers, not condolences.”
His remarks follow reports of another airstrike that allegedly hit a weekly market in Jilli village, located along the border of Borno State and Yobe State on Saturday evening.
However, Babagana Umara Zulum dismissed claims of casualties at the location, stating that the Jilli market in Gubio Local Government Area had not been in operation for about five years.
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