6 brief points you need to know about the IDP bombing in Borno state
Again, Nigerians are depressed and thrown into a period of mourning with the bombing of the IDP camp in Rann, Borno state.
There are so many weird things going on in the society; the issue of national security has been a major concern for Nigerians in recent times. Although one has to acknowledge the role the government is playing in trying to sort the displaced persons, the bombing of the camp has thrown Nigerians home and abroad into a state of confusion.
The activities of the much dreaded Boko Haram sect has tampered with the peace and harmony of Nigeria as a nation. The victims of war or conflict are not just those who die in the battle, those who live to tell the story live with pains and memories that may never make them remain the same again.
In this light, the displaced persons at the camps have seen a lighter shade of death with the hardship and sufferings they have endured in recent times. Some of them are lost and have no inkling of the whereabouts of their loved ones. Living in the IDP camp is enough reason for them to be depressed and frustrated when they used to be major business owners and land owners.
The bombing of the IDP camp by the Nigerian army is the most disturbing information ever. Check out the points you need to know from this ugly incident:
1. At least 52 people have been killed
The bombing of the IDP camp in Rann was a fatal accident. From report gotten, not less than 52 people have been killed with 120 people sustaining different degrees of injury.
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2. The military air troop made a mistake
The Nigerian army have been praised in recent times for their dedication in fighting insurgency in Nigeria. They had gotten wind of some information on the terrorists when they accidentally blew up the IDP camp.
3. Help is being provided for those injured
It should be known that the government is devastated with this news. First aid is being provided to those who are in pains while those who were severely injured have been moved to the hospitals for medical treatment.
Words have been sent out to medical facilities to be ready to receive and treat as many people as possible.
4. It is a large scale attack on vulnerable people
While everyone is thrown into a state of despair, Nigerians should render support and pray for the quick recovery of the affected persons.
This attack is a large scale attack on vulnerable people; it is pathetic to note that these people fled their homes in order to avoid being killed and still ended up facing something as petrifying as this. Many of the people in the IDP camp have a look of dejection on their faces.
5. The bombing was authorised by Lucky Irabor
The theatre commander of Nigerian forces in Borno confirmed that the bombing was authorised by him.
The major general said they received reports about some Boko Haram terrorists around Kala balge local government area of Borno state. However, the strike hit the wrong target and affected locals in Rann according to him.
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6. President Muhammadu Buhari said it is a regrettable operational mistake
While people were starting to come to terms with the University of Maiduguri bombing, trouble brought forth its ugly head again with the bombing of the IDP camp.
The president is aware of the situation and has said that the federal government will assist the state government in ensuring the victims are sorted.
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Source: Legit.ng
