Buhari mourns Miyetti Allah leaders killed in Nasarawa

President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the government and people of Nasarawa State over the brutal killing of the leaders of the Miyetti Allah.

This newspaper reported on Sunday that two leaders of the cattle breeders were killed by gunmen in the state.

In his condolence signed by his spokesperson,  Garba Shehu, Mr Buhari said the federal government will forge a strategic partnership with the government against the menace of bandits and kidnappers.

“The President described the late State leader, Alhaji Mohammed Husaini who was among those murdered as a beacon of peace for Nasarawa State and the subregion.

“In praying for the repose of the souls of those killed, President Buhari urged the Fulani leaders in the state to choose new leaders who will build on the foundations of peace set up by the Husaini-led leadership.

“The President reiterated the determination of his administration to work with all members of the society to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and kidnappers,” the statement read.