Reps questions Buratai over soldiers, Shiites clash

Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai was on Tuesday questioned by the House of Representatives joint committee on Army, Defence, Public Safety and Security Intelligence over the deadly clash between the Army and the Shi’ite Islamic group in Zaria, Kaduna State two weeks ago.

The lawmakers expressed satisfaction with its progress in the investigation of the clash.

Chairman, Committee on Public Safety and Security Intelligence, Aminu Sani Jaji who spoke on the outcome of the meeting said the committee was satisfied with the cooperation of all stakeholders involved in the probe.

The Chairman, who stated that the committee was yet to interact with some key people, including the Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase, noted that a five-man delegation had earlier visited and interacted with Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai.

Jaji also said the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Committee had also met on the clash.

The lawmaker further explained that the human rights organisations would also be invited; this he said was a conscious effort to aid the investigation.

“The intention is to spread the net as wide as possible to allow us have better understanding of the issue.

“The intention is to proffer lasting solution to the problem and prevent future occurrence,” he said.

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