President Muhammadu Buhari has described Alhaji Mohammed Husaini, one of the two leaders of Miyetti Allah leaders killed by suspected bandits last week, as a beacon of peace for Nasarawa and the entire Northwest region.
The president, who said this today while mourning the two leaders, urged Fulani leaders in the state to choose new leaders that will build on the foundation of peace laid by their slain leaders.
Buhari’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled, ‘President Buhari mourns Nasarawa Miyetti Allah leaders.’
He reiterated the determination of his administration to work with all members of the society to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.
The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the government and people of Nasarawa State over the brutal killing of the leaders of the Miyetti Allah who forged a strategic partnership with the government against the menace of bandits and kidnappers.
“The President described the late state leader, Alhaji Mohammed Husaini who was among those murdered as a beacon of peace for Nasarawa State and the subregion.
“In praying for the repose of the souls of those killed, President Buhari urged the Fulani leaders in the state to choose new leaders who will build on the foundations of peace set up by the Husaini-led leadership.
“The President reiterated the determination of his administration to work with all members of the society to rid the country of terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.”
