President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday condemned the latest communal violence in Kasuwan Magani in Kaduna State which claimed 55 lives.
Buhari who was often vilified for his lethargic response to numerous acts of violence that have become prevalent in the county said that it is best for parties to conflicts to always pursue peaceful channels of conflict resolution.
He spoke through Garuba Shehu, senior special assistant to the President (media & publicity),
According to him, the frequent resort to bloodshed by Nigerians over misunderstandings that can be resolved peacefully, is worrisome.
“No culture and religion support the disregard for the sanctity of life,peaceful coexistence is necessary for the progress of any society and its wellbeing,” he said.
He noted that without communal harmony, the environment for the conduct of “our everyday businesses would be impossible to achieve.”
President Buhari explained that “violence cannot be an alternative to peace. On the contrary, reliance on violence leads to ultimate self-destruction. Violence is an ill wind that blows nobody any good. Embracing peace is a necessity.”
In commending the Kaduna State government for its rapid response to the crisis, the President appealed to community leaders to engage in regular dialogue to nip imminent crises in the bud, while admonishing the people to develop the spirit of tolerance and patience at all times.
