Buhari expresses concern over Cross River deadly violence

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of violence in four communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State resulting in loss of lives, injuries and displacement of villagers.

According to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, in Abuja, while calling for calm and restoration of peace in the affected communities bordering Abia State, the President urged the people of the areas to allow law and order to prevail.

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“Our communities must be ready to live together in peace since no development can take place in an atmosphere of recurring violence,” he said.

President Buhari, who commended the State Government for the steps taken so far towards bringing peace to the areas, also lauded the State Police Command for speedily mobilising its personnel to the affected communities to contain the crisis.

He urged all stakeholders to cooperate and ensure that lasting peace returned to the affected areas.