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President Buhari Mourns As Murdered Boys Brigade Members Are Buried

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with families and friends of slain members of the Boys and Girls Brigade in Gombe who were buried earlier today.

The nine youths were killed following a dispute between members of the brigade and a security operative while on a procession to celebrate the Easter in the state.

In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu on Saturday, Mr Buhari said his heart is filled with pain that the families had to face the pain of burying their promising youngsters.

He consoled them with the fact that the entire nation is in mourning.

“My heart is filled with the pain that the families of the victims were facing as they buried these promising youngsters. The entire nation is with you as experience this sad, indescribable loss. May the Almighty God comfort you at this difficult time.”

The President also expressed shock over reports of tensions which led the state government to impose a curfew.

He directed security agencies in the state to ensure that vigilance is maintained.

 

 

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