Buhari Sets Aside Politics, Disagreements With Ortom, Vows Tough Actions On Latest Benue Killings

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to put aside politics and personal disagreements with Governor Samuel Ortom in putting the full weight of the Federal Government in investigating the recent killings in the state.

President Buhari in a statement issued on his behalf by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu described the killings of herdsmen and farmers alike as unacceptable.

While condoling the people of the state over the recent killings, the presidential villa in the statement said:

“President Muhammadu Buhari and all his administration condemn the recent attacks in Benue State. No one should attack anyone because of their way of life. Neither should anyone take revenge on others for injustice done to them. Both should be held accountable for their actions, and justice delivered.

“It is equally unacceptable for the lives of those merely practising their duties as police officers and government officials to also be lost. Government will hold those that took those lives to account.

Buhari Puts Aside Politics, Disagreements With Ortom To Probe Latest Benue Killings

“There are many times when President Buhari and Governor Ortom of Benue State have disagreed politically. But, today, the President puts all these aside, to reach out to the Governor to express the heartfelt condolences of the nation for what has occurred in recent days.

“The President pledges the full support of the Federal administration in assisting him, his State government, and people of Benue with resources to investigate what has occurred. When tragedies like this occur, we must remember first and foremost that we are all Nigerians.

“Politics too often gets in the way of what is best for our nation. Too often, it divides us. As those who have been entrusted with leadership by our citizens, we have a duty to remember that, and do everything we can to bridge divisions and come together in the interests of all our people.”

GWG.NG reports that scores of people have been killed in the last week by armed men in Gbeji in Ukum Local Government Area of the state.

It is reported that the killings led to many people in Gbeji fleeing from the town.

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