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Borno Carnage: Buhari Condoles With Victims, Asks Troops To Fish Out Perpetrators

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the people of Borno and the family of those who lost their lives in the mindless and horrendous attack in Gubio by suspected member of Boko Haram.

The president expressed his condolences in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.

He directed the military to go after the masterminds of the massacre.

He also asked the military to ensure that those kidnapped are set free and reunited with their loved ones.

The statement quoted the President as saying: “As news of one the most brutal terrorist attacks on innocent people emerged from the Northeast, President Muhammadu Buhari said he is deeply shocked by the brutal killing of tens of people by the Boko Haram/Islam in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gubio village, Borno State.

Also Read: Boko Haram Wreaks Havoc In Borno, ‘Kills Over 70’, Sets Village Ablaze

“The President, who was expecting a detailed briefing by the Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on the outcome of his visit to the affected communities, said the ‘primordial nature of the killings is particularly shocking because it happened not long after the Ramadhan and Eid, and the country is preparing to celebrate the Democracy Day.

“In condemning the incident, President Buhari charged the armed forces to sustain their recent string of successes against the terrorists to extract a heavy price from the attackers, and bring back all those they kidnapped as well as the large number of cattle rustled.

“He also expressed the sincere condolences of the government and people of Nigeria to the bereaved families, communities and the government and people of Borno State.”

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