Comrade Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has sharply condemned the ing of nine women by military personnel during a protest in Lamurde, Adamawa State.
Solrs reportedly opened fire on the group on Monday. Besides the nine who were ed, 51 other people were taken to hospital, and many remain there with serious gunshot wounds.
Frank called the ings “senseless, unforgivable, inhuman and avoidable.” He said the victims were ordinary women, many of them mothers and the main earners in their homes. He added that they had only come out to protest the growing insecurity in their communities and were asking for protection for their children. “Their only offence was demanding safety,” he said.
The incident has led to wide public anger. Frank said it is part of a larger pattern of state violence and military impunity in Nigeria and other African countries. He gave a figure that more than 10,000 young Nigerians have d or gone missing in recent years during military actions and extra judicial events.
“This culture of violence and unaccountability must end,” he said, his voice breaking with emotion.
Frank rejected official promises of inquiries that he described as mere “political theatre.” He pointed to past events, including the #EndSARS ings at Lekki Toll Gate, and crackdowns in several African countries where those who ordered ings have not been held to account. He pledged that this time there would be no more delays or empty probes.
As ULMWP Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East, Frank issued clear demands. He asked for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the solrs involved and their commanders who gave orders. He also said the federal and state governments should fully compensate the families of the dead and provide scholarships for the victims’ children and long term support to prevent the families from falling into extreme need.
He ended with a final plea: “These women must not in vain.”
Do you think Timi Franks call for response is justified or just political grandstanding? Curious to hear your thoughts!
Who else thinks its time for serious action to address the violence against women in Adamawa? Enough is enough!
Timi Franks call for response after solrs women in Adamawa is necessary for justice. Do you think the government will take action?
I cant believe this tragedy happened. We need accountability and justice for these women. Timi Frank is right to demand answers.
Do you think Timi Franks call for a response is enough? Should more be done to address the tragic incident in Adamawa?
Do you think Timi Franks call for a response is enough after such a tragic incident? What more should be done?