Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno state, has advised
the defence headquarters to constitute a panel to probe the recent Boko Haram
attack in Auno, Borno.
At least 30 travellers were killed when insurgents launched
an attack in the town on Sunday night.
In a statement on Tuesday, Shettima, who currently
represents Borno central senatorial district in the national assembly,
described the incident as worrisome.
“In recent days and weeks, there has been growing resurgence
of unfortunate attacks by the callous Boko Haram in some parts of Borno state.
Of them all, the incident at Auno on Sunday night has been the most
dehumanizing and disturbing,” he said.
“As Senator representing Borno Central where Auno is
situated, I have the option of lobbying my colleagues and sponsoring a motion
for the Senate to constitute an investigative panel on the Auno incident which
clearly begs for some answers. However, as someone who knows first hand the
number of soldiers that have given their lives to protect the people of Borno State,
I will prefer to concede to another option.
“This option is that the Defence Headquarters, which
coordinates and supervises all components of the Nigerian military, immediately
constitute a multi-stakeholder panel of credible persons that should speedily
gather all the facts relating to the Auno incident. The panel should as a
necessary condition, request representatives from Borno State Government, Auno
community, bereaved families, transport unions etc.
“The fact finding, which should be concluded within days, is
to ensure justice and fairness for victims and to prevent future occurrence
particularly by looking into the most acceptable and efficient motorists can be
managed in the midst of the insurgency that we hope is ended soonest.”
Shettima commiserated with families whose loved ones were
affected in the attack, the people of Auno, the state government and the entire
people of Borno.
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