President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Mr. Philip Shekwo, calling on the nation’s security agencies to “do more” to end violence in the country.
Shekwo was abducted by still unknown gunmen from his residence in Lafia on Saturday night and was discovered dead not far from his home on Sunday
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari noted that Police investigation would determine if the politician’s death was an assassination or kidnap-related murder.
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The statement quoted the President as commiserating with the family of the deceased while describing Shekwo as kind and jovial.
“His contribution towards strengthening the party in Nasarawa State will not be forgotten. May his soul Rest in Peace,” Buhari was quoted as saying.
The statement also quoted him as commending the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, for sending reinforcement of men and materials to the state.
