CAN, Gombe deputy governor sue for calm over killing of 10 youths
This appeal follows the death of 10 persons hit by a car during a procession on Saturday night by the Boys’ Brigade within Gombe metropolis ahead of the Easter.
They were on a procession on Saturday night to Sabon-Layi Area of Gombe Metropolis where they were expected to celebrate Easter on Sunday.He said that the association would follow due process to seek redress on the situation. “We call on the Christian Community in Gombe to take the situation in good faith, be calm and also follow the right channel in seeking redress on the issue on ground.
“For now, we are trying to calm the situation by appealing to Christians to see reasons for calm and allow the authorities concerned to take necessary measures.“We are aware of the pain this sad event had caused, but let’s be calm and allow the leadership to handle the matter,” he said.
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