IDP Camp Bombing PDP calls for independent investigation
into accidental bombing.
The party made the call in a statement signed by its
National Publicity Secretary and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
The Sen. Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called
for independent investigation into the accidental bombing of Rann IDPs Camp in
Kala-Balge Local Government Area of Borno State.
The party made the call in a statement signed by its
National Publicity Secretary, Mr Dayo Adeyeye and made available to newsmen on
Thursday in Abuja.
Adeyeye said the PDP was shocked and dismayed at the news of
the accidental bombing of the IDPs Camp by the Nigerian Air force jet, on
Tuesday, Jan. 17.
He said the investigation would help to unravel the mystery
behind the incident, which led to the death of over 52 persons and injured more
than 120 others in the camp.
“This is totally unacceptable and we demand a thorough and
independent investigation into the matter to unravel the mystery behind the
accident.
“The excuse by the Nigerian military that the camp was
mistaken to be a gathering of Boko Haram members is a show of unprofessionalism
and lack of intelligence regarding operations of such magnitude.
“We are very worried that the military after several
successes against the sect in recent times will display such provocative
conduct capable of rubbing-off on its past achievements as a professional
organisation,” he said.
Adeyeye said that the PDP was of the opinion that the
accidental bombing of the IDP camp was a reaction to false alarm and that the
military was misled by the informant to cause the killings of those innocent
Nigerians.
“Consequently, Nigerian military must talk less on its modus
operandi and also carry out sufficient intelligence gathering in order to avoid
such costly mistakes in the future.
“While we appreciate that Nigerians are being informed of
the operations of the military, it is very important to conceal some vital and
critical security information to aviod opponents using such information to
infiltrate their ranks.”
Adeyeye added that the military must excuse itself from any
form of propaganda and deceit to score cheap political points.
He urged the military to concentrate more on the job of
wiping off the insurgency in the North-East and eliminate threat in all regions
of the country.
He however condoled with President, Muhammadu Buhari, the
Governor of Borno State, Mr Kashim Shettima and the families of those who lost
their lives in the incident.
“It is unfortunate and regrettable as we pray their souls to
rest in peace.
“We are equally calling on government at all levels to
provide the needed support for the injured persons and pray for their speedy
recovery,” he said.
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