Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, has launched a scathing attack on the military over the alleged killing of nine protesting women in Adamawa State, branding it a “senseless, unforgivable, inhuman and avoidable” massacre that exposes Nigeria’s deepening culture of impunity.
In a fiery statement issued Friday, Frank mourned the “Yola Nine” — ordinary mothers and breadwinners gunned down on December 8 while demanding better protection amid communal clashes in Lamurde LGA.
“Their only offence was crying out for the safety of their children,” he said. “These women must not die in vain.”
The incident erupted when women blocked roads protesting perceived military bias and delayed response to attacks between Bachama and Chobo communities. Witnesses and rights groups like Amnesty International allege soldiers from the 23 Brigade, Yola, opened fire, killing nine and wounding over 50 — many critically.
The Nigerian Army has vehemently denied involvement, blaming stray bullets from “untrained local militias” and insisting troops only engaged armed assailants threatening the Lamurde secretariat.
Frank dismissed routine government probes as “political theatre” that bury justice, citing unpunished atrocities from #EndSARS to regional crackdowns.
His demands are uncompromising:
– Immediate arrest and prosecution of soldiers and commanders involved
– Full compensation for families, including scholarships and long-term support
– ICC investigation into military abuses in Nigeria and Africa
– International sanctions and travel bans on offending officers
In a direct appeal, Frank urged the global community — human rights bodies, women’s groups, and even U.S. President Donald Trump — to amplify the cry for accountability.
“This is a stain on Africa’s conscience,” he warned. “Soldiers meant to protect are slaughtering the unprotected. Justice must be non-negotiable — now.”
As outrage swells — with Atiku Abubakar, Amnesty, and the House of Reps also demanding probes — the “Yola Nine” tragedy has reignited national fury over military impunity. Nigeria waits: Will this be another forgotten panel, or the spark for real change?
