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I’m ‘worried and saddened’ by killings across Nigeria- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday said he was “worried and saddened about the persistent killings and kidnappings happening in our country” and revealed had directed that the full weight of law enforcement be brought to bear in order to stem the tide.
President Buhari vowed that those involved in the murder of innocent persons would be made to face the wrath of the law.
He said the rising violence was having a negative impact on national development.
The President spoke in Port Harcourt while declaring open the 9th General Assembly of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.
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The theme of the event was, ‘Community policing as a catalyst to crime prevention: The role of traditional rulers.’
Represented by the Minister of Interior, Abduraham Dambazau, the President said, “I am very worried and saddened about the persistent killings and kidnappings happening in our country, especially the wastage of innocent lives in different parts of the country by whatever means it is done, particularly in Benue State.
“I have therefore directed that no effort should be spared in identifying and bringing to justice all those that are carrying out the acts.
“I have therefore directed the Chief of Army Staff to relocate to the North East to ensure that the activities of Boko Haram are stopped.”
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