Vice President Kashim Shettima has sent a condolence message to the government and people of Sokoto State over those who lost their lives in the coordinated joint operation against the Lakurawa terrorist group in their hideouts at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area.
About 10 villagers were said to have lost their lives on December 25, 2024, when the military targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group in Silame area of Sokoto State, leaving many others injured.
Shettima extends his heartfelt sympathy to families of those mistakenly hit by the military onslaught on the terrorist group, noting that it was one of those rare sad moments when innocent civilians are caught in crossfire in the ongoing efforts to rid the country of all forms of terror.
The vice president on behalf of the military expressed regret over the incident, just as he solicited more support for the troops, noting that with useful information, the officers will maintain accuracy and precision in fishing out the terrorists from among innocent villagers they are staking their lives to protect.
He assured the people of the state of federal government’s support, vowing that the administration of President Bola Tinubu will not rest on its oars until terror groups and other criminal elements are completely wiped out of the country.
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Meanwhile, Vice President Shettima on Saturday led a delegation from President Bola Tinubu on a condolence visit to the government and people of Jigawa State on the passing of the mother and son of the state governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi.
Within 24 hours after the passing of his mother, Hajiya Mariam Namadi, on December 25, the Governor suffered another tragedy, with the loss of his eldest son, Abdulwahab Namadi.
Shettima was accompanied on the visit to Hadejia, Jigawa State, by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State; Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadejia; some members of the National Assembly from Jigawa State and top government officials.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
