President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of an Igbo trader, Bridget Patiece Agbahime, by an angry mob in Kano state for allegedly insulting the Prophet Mohammed.
In a series of tweets on his Twitter handle, the President called on Nigerians to maintain peace while he commended the Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje, for being proactive in ensuring that the perpetrators were arrested.
President Buhari has described as sad and regrettable the killing of Mrs Bridget Agbahime, an Igbo market woman in Kano
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
PMB condoles with the deceased's husband, Pastor Mike Agbahime,& the family, praying that God would give them the fortitude to bear the loss
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
President Buhari commended @PoliceNG for apprehending the prime suspect behind the killing of Mrs Agbahime
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
PMB also commended @GovUmarGanduje and the Kano State Govt for their handling of the situation in the immediate aftermath of the murder.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
The Kano State Govt summoned a meeting of Christian and Islamic leaders, the widower, & security agencies, as soon as the sad event occurred
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
President Buhari says justice would be done in the matter, and urges the people not to take the law into their hands. #JusticeForBridget
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
PMB—"The incident at Kofar Wambai market, Kano city, is utterly condemnable, and the state government has been quite proactive."
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
PMB—"Let us ensure that we keep the peace, as justice will be done."
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
PMB—"Let us learn to respect each other's faith, so that we can know each other and live together in peace."
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 4, 2016
