President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agencies to move into Zamfara State, particularly vulnerable areas, to ensure security of lives and property.
The order is against the backdrop of the killings carried out in Birane Village of Zamfara State where no fewer than 36 people were killed and several others injured.
The president also ordered the Minister of Defence, Brigadier-General Mansur Dan Ali (Rtd), to visit the state immediately to undertake an on-the-spot assessment of the situation and report back.
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Buhari, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu, condemned theThursday massacre.
He commiserated with families of victims of the attack and restated his administration’s determination to put an end to the spilling of innocent blood in parts of the country.
He also called for restraint to allow the nation’s security apparatus to stem the undesirable trend.
The president prayed that almighty God would receive the souls of the departed, and comfort their families.
