Boko Haram: Shettima tells Army what to do over 30 people killed

Senator Kashim Shettima has urged the Nigerian Defence Headquarter to set up a panel to look into the killing of 30 passengers in Auno, Borno state.

The attack which happened on Sunday night also saw the abduction of three persons and the destruction of 18 vehicles which were burnt.

Kashim Shettima, a former governor of the state who now represents Borno Central Senatorial District, under which Auno Town is, reacted to the situation by issuing a statement.

It reads: “In recent days and weeks, there has been growing resurgence of unfortunate attacks by the callous Boko Haram in some parts of Borno state. Of them all, the incident at Auno on Sunday night has been the most dehumanizing and disturbing.

“As Senator representing Borno Central where Auno is situated, I have the option of lobbying my colleagues and sponsoring a motion for the Senate to constitute an investigative panel on the Auno incident which clearly begs for some answers.

“However, as someone who knows first hand the number of soldiers that have given their lives to protect the people of Borno State, I will prefer to concede to another option.

“This option is that the Defence Headquarters, which coordinates and supervises all components of the Nigerian military, immediately constitute a multi-stakeholder panel of credible persons that should speedily gather all the facts relating to the Auno incident.

“The panel should as a necessary condition, request representatives from Borno State Government, Auno community, bereaved families, transport unions etc.

“The fact-finding, which should be concluded within days, is to ensure justice and fairness for victims and to prevent future occurrence particularly by looking into the most acceptable and efficient motorists can be managed in the midst of the insurgency that we hope is ended soonest,” Shettima said.