Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has commiserated with families of Buwari village believed to have been bombed to death by Nigerian Air Force jet on Wednesday.
But spokesman of the Air Force has denied its jet was behind the strike.
Buni said the air strike on the village in Yunusari local government area could have been an accident or mistaken target.
He said his government will join hands with the security agencies to unravel the root cause of the incident, according to a statement by director-general press affairs, Mamman Mohammed.
Buni directed his Special Adviser on Security Affairs, to liaise with the Nigeria Airforce and the Multi National Joint Task Force, to look into the unfortunate Air strike.
“Government will work closely with the security forces especially the Nigeria Airforce to establish what actually happened” Governor Buni assured.
“This is very important and necessary for us to guard against future occurrence and to safeguard the lives of our people.”
Governor Buni also assured the preparedness of his administration to work with all security forces to ensure the safety of the state.
Buni also directed government hospitals in Geidam and Damaturu to offer free medical services to those who sustained injuries from the air strike.
He also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide relief materials to cater for the immediate needs of the families of the deceased persons and other members of the community.
