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President Buhari Reacts to Killing of 8 Persons For Alleged Blasphemy In Zamfara

ByFarouk MohammedAugust 23, 20161 Mins read14

President Muhammadu Buhari via his official Twitter handle has reacted to the murder of 8 persons in Zamfara state over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Mohammed.

In his reaction, President Buhari condemned the act and promised that justice will be served.

I received news of the mob killings in Zamfara with great dismay. It is barbaric & unacceptable. I assure that the law will take its course

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 23, 2016

My prayers are with the families of the victims.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 23, 2016

Under my watch we will work to ensure that there is no place for violence in the name of religion, ethnicity, or in any guise whatsoever.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 23, 2016