Buhari reacts to Kaduna, Rivers states killings

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the killings of innocent persons in Omoku, Rivers State and the traditional ruler, the Etum Numana, Dr Gambo Makama, and his wife in Sango Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the New Year as “reprehensible and unacceptable,” just as he expressed shock and outrage at the reports .

The President, has also directed law enforcement agencies in both states to intensify their current efforts in order to speedily bring the perpetrators to face the wrath of the law.

“I have always maintained that nothing justifies the taking of the life of an innocent person. People in our communities must learn to live peacefully”, he said.

The President further appealed to the communities affected not to embark on reprisal attacks, but allow the security agencies to carry out comprehensive investigations to properly punish the culprits.

He then commiserated with the families of the victims and wished the injured faster recovery.