Buhari condemns Boko Haram execution of Adamawa CAN chairman

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has condemned the execution of the CAN chairman of the Adamawa State chapter, Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram insurgents.

Andimi was declared missing on January 3rd and only resurfaced in a video begging authorities to facilitate his release from his captors.

News of his execution broke out yesterday and was confirmed by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.

Reacting to the death of the CAN chairman, Buhari issued a statement through his aide, Garba Shehu.

It reads in part:

“President Buhari consoles the Christian community all over Nigeria, the government and people of Adamawa state and the Bishop’s family over the sad loss of the man of God and assures that terrorists will continue to pay a heavy price for their actions and would comprehensively be defeated by our determined armed forces.

“President urged nations of the world to end all support provided to Boko Haram and Islam in West Africa, ISWA terrorist groups whose only goal is to sow death, violence and destruction in the sub-region."