President sympathizes with Benue residents over attacks
Unknown gunmen, on Monday, March 20, invaded the Zaki Biam yam market and killed about 30 people.
President Muhammadu Buhari
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Unknown gunmen, on Monday, March 20, invaded the market and killed about 30 people.
President Buhari shared his condolences via Twitter on Tuesday, March 21.
“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,” he said.
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“I commiserate with the Govt & people of Benue State. I assure that the incident will be investigated, & the perpetrators brought to justice,” he added.
The attack is said to have claimed the lives of many women and children while the gunmen also reportedly burnt many buildings in the village.
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