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President Buhari Finally Reacts to Rivers Rereun Election Violence

By Farouk Mohammed March 24, 2016 - 9:28 am

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night reacted to the electoral violence that rocked Rivers state rerun elections.

"My condolences to the families of all who lost their lives during the elections in Rivers at the weekend." ~ President @MBuhari 1/
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— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 23, 2016

"The violence in Rivers, and the tragic killings of Youth Corper Samuel Okonta and other victims, are barbaric & unacceptable." ~ @MBuhari

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 23, 2016

"I have given the security services clear directives to deal decisively with all agents of violence, regardless of party affiliation." ~ PMB

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 23, 2016

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