Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has expressed sadness over the alleged shooting and killing of a driver, identified as Mohammed Musa in Garin Alkali in Bursari local government of Yobe State by military personnel.
The incident occurred on Saturday when military personnel who were on patrol arrived at a filling station to enforce the ban on the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in jerrycans.
On sighting the soldiers, the people at the station were said to have fled to safety but they were asked to remain calm.While attempting to escape the scene, Musa got shot.
The incident ignited violent protests on Saturday in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government.
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In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on media to the President of the Senate Ola Awoniyi, Senator Lawan sympathised with the family of the victim and called for a thorough investigation into the incident, as well as appropriate sanctions.
“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.
“My heart goes out to the family of the victim. May Allah console them over their bereavement.
“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 also appeal for calm and assure the peace-loving members of the community that justice will be served in this matter.
“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.
