Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai was locked in an extensive meeting with the House of Representatives joint committee on Army, Defence, Public Safety and Security Intelligence yesterday.
The meeting was over the deadly clash between the Army and the Shi’ite Islamic group in Zaria, Kaduna a fortnight ago.
The lawmakers expressed satisfaction with its progress in the investigation of the clash.
Speaking on the outcome of the meeting, Chairman, Committee on Public Safety and Security Intelligence Aminu Sani Jaji said the committee was impressed with the cooperation of all stakeholders involved with the investigation.
Jaji, who said the committee was yet to interact with some key people, including the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, added that a five-man delegation had earlier visited and interacted with Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai.
He said the Director of Department of State Services (DSS) Committee had also met on the incidence.
To aid the outcome of the investigation, the lawmaker said human rights organisations would also be invited.
“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.
Jaji, who refused to mention the number of the dead and injured during the incidence, assured that as soon as enough facts were obtained, Nigerians would be informed.
Source : The Nation
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