Buhari speaks on Shiittes, Police clash:commiserates with families of the deceased
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the clash which occurred between members of the Islamic Movement Of Nigeira(IMN) and officers of the Nigerian Police Force, yesterday in Abuja .
Members of IMN on Monday 22,July 2019 protested the continued detention of their leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky by
Nigerian government.
The protest however turned violent with a deputy commissioner of police and Channels TV reporter, Precious Owolabi, losing their lives .
The group also lost 11 of their members while many other sustained injuries.
On his official Twitter handle today @MBuhari, Mr Buhari commiserated with the families of the casualties.
I most deeply commiserate with the families of Precious Owolabi, an NYSC member with Channels TV, and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Usman Umar, of the FCT Police Command, who died during the violent protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja yesterday.
Condolences also to the management and staff of Channels TV, and the Police leadership, over the sad and regrettable loss. We salute their commitment to remaining steadfast and dedicated to their professional callings, even in this time of grief.
I want to reassure residents of Abuja in particular and the country in general to go about their lawful activities without fear. The leadership of our security and law enforcement agencies are taking action to safeguard the nation against such mindless attacks
Let nobody or group doubt or test our will to act in the higher interest of majority of our citizens.
May the Almighty God grant rest to the souls of the departed and speedy recovery to the injured.
I most deeply commiserate with the families of Precious Owolabi, an NYSC member with @channelstv, & Deputy Commissioner of @PoliceNG, Usman Umar, of the FCT Police Command, who died during the violent protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja yesterday.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) July 23, 2019
Many Nigerians have expressed their displeasure with the manner the president is handling Shi’ite issue . They advised him to obey court order to avoid unending condolence messages.
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I most deeply commiserate with the families of Precious Owolabi, an NYSC member with @channelstv, & Deputy Commissioner of @PoliceNG, Usman Umar, of the FCT Police Command, who died during the violent protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja yesterday.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) July 23, 2019
Many Nigerians have expressed their displeasure with the manner the president is handling Shi’ite issue . They advised him to obey court order to avoid unending condolence messages.
see reactions
