Buhari decries attack on Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, says it’s barbaric, condemnable

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday decried the armed shooting in Anambra of the convoy of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South District in the National Assembly, saying the attack is
“barbaric and condemnable”.

President Buhari in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, declared: “We are deeply concerned about the activities of armed groups in the region and in other parts of the country.

“We are closely monitoring the situation and waiting for further details on the response to the worrisome situation by the police, the military and other security agencies.

“The nation has lost four brave policemen and other aides of the Senator.

“On behalf of the government and the people, I pay homage to these security men and the aides who were brutally murdered.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this difficult time.”

The president prayed for the quick recovery of the Senator and all those that were injured, the statement indicated.

President Buhari also prayed for the early return of peace and security in Anambra and all other areas.