Following continuing reports of attacks by “herdsmen” on communities across
the country, particularly Monday’s attack on Ukpabi Nimbo in Enugu State,
President Muhammadu Buhari assures all Nigerians, once again, of his
administration’s continued commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and
property in all parts of the country.
President Buhari unreservedly condemns the attack on Ukpabi Nimbo on other
such acts of extreme violence against communities in other states of the
Federation.
Acting on the President’s directive, the Inspector-General of Police and
heads of the nation’s other security agencies are already taking urgent
steps to fully investigate the attacks, apprehend the perpetrators and
bring them to justice.
Ending the recent upsurge of attacks on communities by herdsmen
reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons is now a priority on the Buhari
Administration’s agenda for enhanced national security and the Armed Forces
and Police have clear instructions to take all necessary action to stop the
carnage.
In keeping with the President’s directive, the Inspector-General of Police,
the General Officer Commanding the 82nd Division of the Nigerian Army and
the Director of the Department of State Security in Enugu State have
visited Ukpabi Nimbo to personally oversee investigations into the attack
on the community and ongoing efforts to apprehend the culprits.
Meanwhile, President Buhari is scheduled to meet with Governor Ifeanyi
Ugwuanyi later today to receive further briefing on the attack on Ukpabi
Nimbo and discuss additional measures to forestall similar attacks and
restore public confidence.
The President urges all Nigerians to remain calm and assured of his
administration’s readiness to deploy all required personnel and resources
to remove this new threat to the collective security of the nation.