In the aftermath of the unintentional killing of numerous civilians in an airstrike conducted by the Nigerian Army in the Agabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has staunchly declared that this tragic incident will not deter the ongoing battle against insurgency and terrorism.
During his visit to the victims of the airstrike on Wednesday, Minister Matawalle, accompanied by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, led a high-level delegation to convey the Federal Government’s sympathies to those affected.
Henshaw Ogubike, the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that Minister Matawalle, while deploring the unfortunate event, emphasized the unwavering commitment to the fight against insurgency and terrorism.
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“The struggle against insurgency and terrorism will persist. This regrettable incident will not sway us from our resolve to combat terrorism. We will continue the fight until we succeed against banditry and other criminalities in this country,” stated Minister Matawalle.
During his visit to the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna, where the injured victims were receiving treatment, Matawalle mentioned that the visit was on President Bola Tinubu’s directive.
He assured the Kaduna State Government of the Federal Government’s dedication to supporting the families of the victims and announced the formation of an inquiry panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and prevent its recurrence.
In response, Governor Uba Sani, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the affected families and pledged support to the relatives of the victims.