Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the recent Nigerian Air Force operation in Yobe State, following comments by key security and political figures defending the strike.
In a post on his official X handle on Monday, April 13, 2026, Sani referenced statements credited to former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, who both reportedly justified the airstrike by describing the targeted location as a terrorist hideout.
The former senator noted that while the airstrike in Yobe State reportedly affected a market area where civilians were said to have been killed, the positions of the two prominent figures cannot be dismissed without thorough investigation, given their security and governance experience.
Sani stressed that the assertions made by such high-profile individuals warrant careful and independent scrutiny, particularly in light of conflicting reports over whether the site was a legitimate military target or a civilian marketplace.
Sani’s remarks add to growing calls for transparency and a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the operation, as public concern mounts over civilian safety in counterterrorism operations in the North-East……See More
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