President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Benue State on the recent attack on a market in Zaki Biam by unknown gunmen which resulted in the loss of lives.
The President’s condolence was contained in a six paragraphs statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.
According to the statement, The President condemned the wicked attack and directs security agencies to begin immediate investigation with a view to bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.
President Buhari, while sympathising with those who lost loved ones, also prays that Almighty God will comfort the grieving families and grant the souls of the victims eternal rest.
The President also condemns the wanton killings in other parts of the country and challenged security and law enforcement agencies to rise to the occasion and end this blight on the image of the country.