Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has extended his condolences to the people of Sokoto State following a tragic military operation that resulted in civilian casualties during a counter-terrorism effort on Christmas Day.
About ten villagers were reported to have lost their lives on December 25, 2024, when the military targeted a logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group in the Silame area of Sokoto State, leaving many others injured.
“I extended my deepest condolences to the government and people of Sokoto State over the tragic loss of lives during a coordinated joint operation against the Lakurawa terrorist groups,” Vice President Shettima stated.
The incident occurred during a military strike targeting insurgent logistics bases in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities within Silame Local Government Area.
The tragic event coincided with another somber mission for the Vice President, who led a presidential delegation to Jigawa State to console Governor Umar Namadi over the loss of two family members.
“In the same vein, I led a delegation on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a condolence visit to the government and people of Jigawa State following the passing of the mother and son of the state governor, Alhaji Umar Namadi,” Shettima said.
“Within 24 hours of 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.
The high-level delegation to Hadejia included Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Presidential Deputy Chief of Staff Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, and several National Assembly members from Jigawa State, demonstrating the federal government’s solidarity during this period of multiple tragedies.
