- Safiu Kehinde
In the wake of a strange attack on Vice President Kashim Shettima’s plane at JFK Airport, damaging its cockpits, Nigerians have expressed their displeasure with the development as they demand probe into it.
NPO earlier reported that the Vice President had on a stop over at the United States following his departure from Nigeria to attend the Commonwealth Summit at Samoa.
The plane conveying the Vice President was hit by a strange object at the JFK Airport, resulting to the suspension of the Shettima’s trip to Samoa as he returned to Nigeria.
Reacting to the incident, Nigerians have taken to the X space to demand probe into the incident with Human Rights activist and former lawmaker, Senator Sheu Sanni leading the park.
“The incident at the JFK Airport in New York where a “foreign object” was reported to have hit and damaged the cockpit window of the VP Shetima plane must be treated seriously.
“Nigeria must demand a thorough investigation and explanation from the US.Such incident in one of the most tightly secured Aviation spots in the World is unprecedented.
“We thank The Almighty for the life of the VP and other crew and staff.” Sanni wrote on his X handle.
Similarly, another X user, Amosoni Joseph, demanded Investigation into the incident.
He, however, doubted if the Federal Government will be willing to probe the US for the incident.
“Thorough investigation is necessary but my concern is does Nigerian government have the patience and boldness to handle such investigations considering the fact that it’s the US in this picture.
“We see US as a senior brother that can never go wrong.Thank God for securing the life of the VP and team.” He wrote.
For Osifo, the US will investigate the incident but he doubted if the result of the investigation will be made public.
He, however, charged journalists to leverage on the U.S Freedom of Information Act (USFOIA) to get the result of the investigation.
“I am confident that the U.S. will carry out a thorough investigation and share the findings with the Nigerian government.
“However, I am uncertain whether either the Nigerian or U.S. government will make the investigation and its results publicly accessible.
“I believe they should, as Nigerians have a right to know whether this incident was intentional or accidental.
“Our journalists can also take an active role, ensuring the case is closely followed and, if necessary, leveraging the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to access relevant information.” Osifo wrote.
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