BEVERLY HILLS, April 05, (THEWILL) – President Buhari on Monday mourned leaders of the Miyetti Allah in Nasarawa State who were recently killed by unknown gunmen.
The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, asked Fulani leaders in the state to choose new leaders that will build on the foundation of peace laid by their slain leaders.
Buhari reiterated the determination of his administration to work with all “members of the society to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.”
The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the government and people of Nasarawa State over the brutal killing of the leaders of the Miyetti Allah who forged a strategic partnership with the government against the menace of bandits and kidnappers.
“The President described the late state leader, Alhaji Mohammed Husaini, who was among those murdered as a beacon of peace for Nasarawa State and the sub-region.
“In praying for the repose of the souls of those killed, President Buhari urged the Fulani leaders in the state to choose new leaders who will build on the foundations of peace set up by the Husaini-led leadership.
“The President reiterated the determination of his administration to work with all members of the society to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.”
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