Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the violent clashes between the Bachama and Tsobo communities in Lamurde, Adamawa State.
In a statement to Naijaonpoint on Wednesday, Atiku described the bloodshed and destruction as “unacceptable”, urging immediate government intervention.
Atiku stressed that both the Federal and State Governments have a “solemn duty to act decisively” to halt the escalating violence, protect human lives, and restore peace to the affected communities.
He also highlighted reports alleging that women protesters were shot and killed by soldiers of the 23rd Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Yola.
Atiku said: “I am gravely disturbed by the harrowing reports emerging from Lamurde, Adamawa State, where violent conflict has erupted between the Bachama and Tsobo communities. The bloodshed, destruction, and anguish being visited upon innocent citizens are unacceptable and must not be allowed to continue for one more hour.
“Both the Federal and State Governments have a solemn duty to act decisively – now – to halt the spiraling violence, protect human life, and restore peace and order to the affected communities.
“Even more distressing are the reports alleging that women protesters were shot and killed by soldiers of the 23rd Brigade, Nigerian Army, Yola. Such an atrocity, if true, is not only shocking but an assault on our collective conscience. Although the Army has reportedly denied involvement, these conflicting accounts demand nothing less than a thorough, transparent, and independent investigation. The claims by locals and the counterclaims by the military must not be brushed aside. Nigeria deserves answers, and the victims deserve justice.
“The Federal and State Governments must pursue the truth to its very end. Whoever is responsible for these killings — civilian or military — must be held fully accountable under the law. At a time when the world is rallying to end gender-based violence, the brutal killing of women, or any citizen for that matter, in cold blood cannot be tolerated or excused.
“My heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones, and to all who have been scarred by this senseless violence. May God comfort them and grant solace in this dark hour.
“I stand in full solidarity with the Hama Bachama, His Royal Majesty Dr. Daniel Isma’ila Shaga, and the entire Bachama Kingdom over this tragic situation.
“Finally, I appeal to the warring communities – brothers and sisters by history and heritage – to pull back from the brink and choose peace. Only dialogue, mutual respect, and unity can lead us out of this crisis.”
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