Crimes

Buhari expresses concern over murder of Kaduna Catholic priest

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he was deeply disturbed by the murder of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. John Cheitnum of the Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Kaduna State, who was killed by his abductors.

This was made known via a statement issued by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Wednesday.

The President, who condemned the murder of the Catholic priest, said the attacks on innocent people in the country was a “grave concern” for his administration

Buhari said: “I am deeply disturbed by the murder of this revered religious figure by outlaws who seem to be bent on creating chaos and disorder in the country.

“The persistent attack on innocent people, including religious figures, by gunmen is a matter of grave concern for this administration, because security is one of the major issues of our campaign promises.

“Let me reassure Nigerians that my commitment to this issue is as firm as ever. I have always made it a duty to regularly summon security chiefs to discuss these challenges and the way forward. I’m not allowing the security chiefs to rest unless and until we find a very effective solution to this disturbing security situation.

“The security of all Nigerians remains our major priority and I assure Nigerians that we are determined to crush these enemies of humanity with all the resources at our disposal.”

President Buhari further extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and the Christian Association of Nigeria leadership in Kaduna State over the death of Rev. Fr. Cheitnum.

The Star