20th July, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the gruesome murder of Rev. Fr. John Cheitum, a catholic priest who was killed four days after he was abducted.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, the President said he was deeply disturbed.
The statement partly read; “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.
“I assure Nigerians that we are determined to crush these enemies of humanity with all the resources at our disposal,” he declared.
