Buhari condemns attack on Borno by Boko Haram, ISWAP

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has sent condolences to the family of the victims of a fresh attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP in Borno State.

He also expressed shock at the primordial nature of the Killings which affected tens of people.

Condemning the incident, Buhari charged the armed forces to sustain their recent string of successes against the terrorists and ensure the return of those kidnapped.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

The statement reads: "As news of one of 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.

"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".

As news of one of 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.

— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) June 10, 2020