Buhari Cautions Nigerians Against Temptation Of Taking Law Into Their Hands

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday cautioned Nigerians against the temptation of taking the law into their hands.

The President gave the warning while calling for an end to what he described as “the cycle of violence” in Benue and Anambra States.

In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said the inclination for people to take the law into their hands “in the name of revenge” will lead to “no winners . . . only losers.”

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At least, 11 persons were killed in Gwer West Local Government of Benue State on Monday; this obviously led to a reprisal on innocent people by mobs that blocked roads to unleash terror and violence, according to the statements.

The statement also mentioned that there had been the killing of innocent Nigerians in Anambra State by mobs.

“I totally condemn this latest unprovoked violence and counter-attacks on innocent people that had nothing to do with the cause of the violence,” the President was quoted as saying.

“Violence on innocent people by anybody and any group is unacceptable and indefensible.

“Hate and bigotry have eaten so deeply and violates the sanctity of life. If we allow this culture of violence to go unchecked, such mobs would destroy law and order.”

Buhari then called on leaders of ethnic and religious groups “to play their own roles constructively in controlling their followers or members, in order to support the government’s efforts for sustainable peace.”

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He further urged Nigerians to resist the “temptations of taking the law into their hands in the name of revenge because there are no winners in the cycle of violence, only losers.”

The statement added that the “President sends his commiserations to the families of the bereaved and the governments and people of Benue and Anambra States.

“He also commends the police and other law enforcement agencies for their prompt response in averting the escalation of the violence, urging them to put in every effort to apprehend perpetrators of the heinous attacks.”