President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent attack by gunmen in Benue state

President Buhari, today March 21 2017, lamented about the wanton killings being witnessed in parts of the country lately, saying Nigerians have lost value for human life.

He has therefore directed security and law enforcement agencies to rise to the occasion and end what he called “this blight on the image of the country.”

He made this statement following the Monday attack by unknown gunmen in Zaki Biam Local Government in Benue state.

Buhari’s position was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.

“We must condemn inhuman and unnecessary shedding of human blood all over the country. We seem to have lost value for human life, which is sacred.

“Man is the glory of God’s creation and nobody has the right to unjustly and unlawfully take another person’s life in a reckless manner,” Buhari was quoted to have said.

The President also enjoined all citizens to learn to live together in peace and brotherhood and not allow little misunderstandings to degenerate into heartless acts capable of straining the bonds of nationhood.

Specifically, Buhari  commiserated with the government and people of Benue State on the recent attack on a market in Zaki Biam by gunmen which resulted in the loss of lives.

I am saddened by the recent attack by gunmen on a market in Zaki Biam, Benue State, and which resulted in the loss of lives.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) March 21, 2017

While condemning the attack, the President directed agencies to begin immediate investigation with a view to bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.

The President sympathised with those who lost loved ones and also prayed that God will comfort the grieving families and grant the souls of the victims eternal rest.