NSCDC delivers message to Gombe govt, Christians over killing of 8 Boys Brigade members
Speaking during a courtesy call on the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Charles Iliya, in Gombe on Thursday, Deputy Commandant-General in charge of Crisis Management of the command, Mr Emmanuel Adesoji, said he and others were in Gombe to commiserate with the people of the state on behalf of the command.
“When we saw on screen and read on national dailies what happened, we were not happy, but as a responsible organisation, we are here to show our innocence. In his response, the Deputy Governor, Iliya said the state government and the Christian community appreciated the visit.
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