President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over reports of the killing of some Christian youths during an Easter procession Sunday night in Gombe, and reprisal killing of the law enforcement officials allegedly responsible for the tragic incident.
Describing the violent actions as “very unfortunate,” the president condoled with the families of the victims, while wishing the several injured speedy recovery.
Joining the Gombe state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the state government in appealing for calm, the president also decried the reckless driving as well as “quick resort to self-help and mob action.”
“We must always be mindful of the peaceful action of others while resisting the urge to take the laws into our hands notwithstanding the gravity of provocation,” he said.
The president commended the leaderships of the police and the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for the steps taken in bringing the situation under control, and promised further investigations into the sad incident.
He prayed almighty God to comfort the bereaved families and grant rest to the souls of the departed victims.
