Gov. Buni calls for harmonious relationship between military, civilians
Story from Ibraheem EL-TAFSEER, Damaturu
The Yobe State Governor, Honourable Mai Mala Buni, has called for a more harmonious military/civilian relationship in Gashua to promote peace in the area.
In a statement issued by Mamman Mohammed Director General Press and Media Affairs to Buni, the governor gave the directive following the misunderstanding between the two parties.
He described as unfortunate that such incidence is happening at a time when the state is enjoying relative peace across the state.
“It is sad and regrettable that lives are lost in an avoidable circumstance,” the statement by Mohammed said.
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“Governor Buni observed with dismay the reoccurring incidence in Gashua, saying the state government would meet with the military authorities to bring a permanent solution to such threats to the relationship.
“We should always be united to fight our common enemy and not to be adversaries against ourselves,” the governor cautioned.
He noted that the military and the residents have responsibilities to one another to achieve collective success.
The governor prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased persons and condoled with their families.
He directed free treatment to those who sustained injuries in the accident and currently admitted to the Specialist Hospital, Gashua.
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