Borno Attack: I Am Deeply Shocked – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is deeply shocked by the recent terrorist attack in Borno State on Tuesday.

Odunews.com reports that over 60 persons were killed on Tuesday after ISWP terrorists attacked Felo village at Gabio district in Borno State.

Reacting to the attack through a statement released by his media aide, Garba Shehu, the President said the killings were shocking.

The statement reads: “As news of one of the most brutal terrorist attacks on innocent people emerged from the Northeast, President Muhammadu Buhari said he is deeply shocked by the brutal killing of tens of people by the Boko Haram/Islam in West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Gubio village, Borno State,

“The President, who was expecting a detailed briefing by the Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on the outcome of his visit to the affected communities, said the “primordial nature of the killings is particularly shocking because it happened not long after the Ramadhan and Eid and the country is preparing to celebrate the Democracy Day.

“He also expressed the sincere condolences of the government and people of Nigeria to the bereaved families, communities and the government and people of Borno State.”