The president said security agencies have been directed to arrest those behind the regrettable incidents.
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the massacre of dozens of people in Tiv communities in Benue State that was allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen in attacks between Sunday, December 31, 2017 and Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
The herdsmen carried out the devastating attacks in Guma Local Government Area and Logo LGA of the state leaving at least 20 people dead, with other sources claiming about 50 died from the attacks.
In a press statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, January 3, the president commiserated with state governor, Samuel Ortom over the killings.
Describing the attacks as "wicked and callous", the president assured the governor that relevant security agencies have been directed to do everything possible to arrest those behind the regrettable incidents that resulted in the deaths of "even innocent children".
He said, "This is one attack too many, and everything must be done to provide security for the people in our rural communities."
The president also commiserated with families of the victims and wished the injured speedy healing.
Buhari: President condemns "wicked" attacks by Fulani herdsmen in Benue
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