Buhari Speaks on Betrothed Soldiers Slain by ‘IPOB’

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disgust over the reported killing of two betrothed soldiers by bandits suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State.

In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Malam Garba Shehu, the President expressed shock and described the act as barbaric.

Shehu stated: “On behalf of the government and the entire nation, President Muhammadu Buhari expresses deep condolences to the Nigerian Army and the families of Master Warrant Officer Audu Linus and his partner, Private Gloria Mathew, who were beheaded after being shot by the terrorist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday as confirmed by the Nigerian Army.

“The corpses were inhumanely treated and gleefully posted on social media platforms.

“The President joins fellow citizens in expressing a deep sense of shock and condemns the barbarism of the perpetrators of this unfortunate incident, and similar acts of violence against law enforcement agents, describing it as alien to all cultures and civilizations.

“President Buhari calls on all leaders – community, regional and national – to speak with one voice, to show that the entire country is one against this cruel and barbaric act of violence. This is unacceptable.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of this sad and tragic incident.”

“The President has directed the military authorities and other security agencies to do their utmost in apprehending the perpetrators of these barbaric acts and bring them to justice.”