President Muhammadu Buhari has called for an international probe of the bombing of a migrant centre near Tripoli, Libya on Tuesday.
Those behind the death and injury of scores of migrants must be made to face justice, he said.
He described the bombing of the “helpless and defenceless people” as “inhuman, wicked and callous.”
President Buhari noted that the unfortunate attack was a wake-up call to the warring factions in Libya and the international community to quickly restore peace and stability in the beleaguered country.
He prayed God to comfort grieving families and grant speedy healing to the injured.
No fewer than 44 people were killed in the attack while 130 others were injured.
Although no group has claimed responsibility for the strikes, it is suspected that the air force of Gen. Khalifa Haftar, a warlord in eastern Libya could be responsible.
It would be recalled that fighting has been intensified around Tripoli since April 3 when Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA), an ally of a parallel administration based in Benghazi, launched an offensive to take control of Tripoli from the UN-support unity government.
Meanwhile, the United State government has reacted to the attack.
The reaction is contained in a statement by the Department of State signed by Morgan Deann Ortagus, one of its spokespersons
Ortagus said, “We extend our deepest condolences to families of those killed and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.
“This tragic and needless loss of life, which impacted one of the most vulnerable populations, underscores the urgent need for all Libyan parties to de-escalate fighting in Tripoli and return to the political process, which is the only viable path to lasting peace and stability in Libya.”
