By Kamil Opeyemi
Governors of the Northern Nigerian extraction have expressed worries over the growing insecurity in that part of the country saying it has become critical for them to find a solution.
They stated this on Friday after a meeting where they also expressed regrets over the ill-fated drones strikes that killed scores of villagers in Tundun Biri two weeks ago.
Addressing his colleagues, the Chairman of the Forum and Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Yahaya, while condemning the accidental bomb on the people of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, noted that more efforts are needed by the regional governors to fight insecurity ravaging the region.
He said, “Let me begin by expressing condolence to the people of Tudun Biri who are victims of the unfortunate bombing incident by the Nigerian Army’s unintended operations.
“We all witnessed the level of devastation and we all condemned the tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and the entire people of Kaduna State.
“I want to assure you that all the Northern governors are working assiduously to ensure that the unfortunate incident is thoroughly investigated with a view to compensating the victims and taking corrective measures to prevent future occurrence.
“As governors of Northern states, while we are commending the Federal Government over the fight against insecurity, we believe that more needs to be done to bring an end to kidnapping, banditry, communal clashes, and terrorism bedeviling our region.”