Crimes

Buhari gives security forces freedom to deal with terrorists

President Muhammadu Buhari has given the security forces the freedom to deal with terrorists carrying out attacks in the country.

The president spoke on Tuesday in his condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the recent barbaric terrorist attacks in Sokoto, Kaduna and Plateau states.

Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, said the President reviewed the situation following reports on the loss of several lives in the attacks, and assured all possible support from the federal government to the states, adding that “we have given security forces full freedom to deal with, and bring to end this madness.”

“I condemn these barbaric attacks on the country. I wish to assure the states of all possible support from the government of the federation. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly,” said the President.

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