Perhaps responding to the criticism that trailed his attendance of the wedding of the daughter of the governor of Kano and that of the son of the governor of Oyo over the weekend in Kano, President Muhammadu Buhari will be visiting some states that have witnessed killings from communal conflicts and terrorist attacks.
The President will be visiting Benue, Yobe, Taraba, Zamfara and Rivers states according to a statement issued by the presidency on Monday. Below is the statement from the presidency:
In view of recent terrorist attacks, criminal activities and communal clashes in some States leading to tragic loss of lives and kidnapping of 110 schoolgirls, President Muhammadu Buhari immediately tasked the Armed Forces and other Security agencies to compile comprehensive reports on the various incidents.
Having received and studied the Reports, the President has decided to undertake an on the spot assessment of the various occurrences and to meet and console the communities affected.
From today, March 5, he will visit Taraba, and subsequently Benue, Yobe, Zamfara and Rivers States.
President Buhari has been receiving daily briefings, and has been in constant touch with the Governors, and has been updated with situation reports.
The President calls on all Nigerians especially those in the affected areas to cooperate fully with the Security Agencies to enable them curb the spate of crimes, bring those responsible to justice and prevent further occurrences
