
PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDEMNS MURDER OF ISLAMIC CLERIC, SHEIKH GONI AISAMI
By Sumayyah Olapade
President Muhammadu Buhari has harshly condemned what he refers to as the unprovoked and cold-blooded murder of a Yobe State-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami, by a callous soldier he had offered a lift as confirmed by the police.
“This barbaric murder of a compassionate man by a soldier he had assisted has no place in our training as soldiers, and it negates the entire ethos of military life, which is anchored on discipline and respect for the sanctity of innocent lives,” President Buhari said.
The President claims that “As Commander-in-Chief, I am personally outraged by this criminal and wicked act committed by a law enforcement official tasked with protecting life.
“By virtue of our training, we are guided by a code of conduct that frowns on such reckless and criminal behavior.” It is not in our nature or training to put innocent citizens in danger.
Of course, this soldier’s behavior is an isolated incident involving an individual, but it has the potential to tarnish our military’s collective image.”
“This incident has the potential to make our fellow citizens fearful of assisting soldiers, thereby destroying the trust bond between our military and civilians.”
“I urge the military authorities to swiftly punish the perpetrators of this heinous crime and flush out other elements with such criminal tendencies,” He added.
He expressed his condolences to the Yobe State Government, the people of the state, and the family of the victim of this tragedy.
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