President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security forces to immediately and decisively end the violence the current attacks on the people of Kona in Taraba State, which he has strongly condemned. According to President Buhari, “No group of people has the right to surround innocent people and unleash murderous violence on them.”ALSO READ:He said resorting to self-help is an invitation to anarchy which in turn will make everyone unsafe. President Buhari noted that in a cycle of violence characterized by revenge and counter-revenge, there are no winners. The President said that in a state of permanent hostilities, people undermine not only law and order, but also their own ability to conduct their everyday businesses in peace. He criticized leaders who publicly preach the virtues of peace, but privately promote hate and intolerance which ultimately culminate in the violent destruction of life and property.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 19, 2019 18:22 UTC