President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of three students who were kidnapped from Greenfield University, Kaduna describing it as “cut down in their prime”.
The President in series of tweets on Saturday on his official account blamed both religious and political for stoking violence in Nigeria.
“The killing of three of the students kidnapped at Greenfield University, Kaduna, is tragic and condemnable. Three young Nigerians cut down in their prime, by evil people. My thoughts are with their families in this time of grief. May their souls Rest In Peace,” President Buhari said.
“These recurring kidnappings and killings, in Kaduna State in particular, are barbaric terror attacks. We are determined to continue fighting all forms of banditry, kidnapping and criminality with maximum will and with all the resources available to our country.
“Let me add that it is unfortunate the tenor of some political and religious leaders that seem to further incite and stoke the pain and anguish of mourning families who are forced to confront these atrocities.
“Addressing this scourge requires a great show of empathy and coming together as a society to squarely confront these elements and the danger they pose to our democracy and peaceful life in the country.
“Nigeria will triumph over evil,” he said.
Chronicle NG reported on Friday that three of the abducted students from Greenfield University were found dead.
