Yobe killing: Senate President Lawan calls for probe

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of a driver in Garin Alkali, Bursari Local Government of Yobe

The incident ignited violent protests in the neighbouring town of Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government on Saturday.In a statement by his spokesman, Ola Awoniyi, the Senate President sympathised with the family of the victim.

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic news at Garin Alkali on Saturday and the violent reactions that followed it. The killing of the innocent driver is wicked and reprehensible. It should not be condoned for whatever reason.“I urge the authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident with a view to establishing why and how it happened and applying appropriate sanctions to deter future reoccurrence.

“I urge members of the community never to take the law into their hands whatever the provocation as such reactions often lead to further tragedies,” Lawan said.

 

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