Nasarawa bombing victims deserve compensation – NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government to take urgent action by compensating the victims of the erroneous bombing of more than 40 herders in the Doma local government area of ​​Nasarawa State and holding errant officers accountable to prevent further events . .

The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN), who made the call in a statement in Abuja over the weekend, while responding to media reports of the alleged erroneous bombing of civilians, including herders, by the Nigerian Air Force , also denounced the alleged bombings.

According to the Chief Human Rights Officer of Nigeria, it is a great pity that the lives of these citizens are being cut short in this painful and sad way, adding that the loss of the life of one civilian is sad not to mention 40 civilians.

“The Commission is deeply concerned about the incident as Nigeria cannot afford such costly mistakes that usually cost the lives of many innocent civilians as it contributes to the number of extrajudicial killings in the country.”

Further on, the NHRC boss said: “While we urge the federal government and the Nigerian military to ensure justice and compensation for the families of the victims, the NHRC, in line with its mandate, will monitor developments and seek protection of victims’ rights and payment of compensation for the lives and property lost as a result of the unfortunate incident”.

Ojukwu appealed to affected communities, particularly in Nasarawa State, where the deplorable bombing took place, to remain calm and peaceful and not to take the laws into their hands to avoid further escalation of the crisis.

In the same vein, he prayed to God for the souls of the victims, just as he asked God in his infinite mercy to give their loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

In a related development, the Commission has expressed concern over the spate of killings in the South East, where rampaging gunmen are recklessly shooting innocent civilians.

“We therefore call on the various security forces and well-meaning individuals and groups in the Southeast to call on all aggrieved individuals and armed groups in the Southeast to lay down their arms and allow the Southeast to return to its former peaceful status and dialogue and forgiveness,” he said.

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