President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday expressed concern over eruption of deadly violence in four communities
in Biase Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State resulting in loss of lives, injuries and displacement of villagers.
Mr. Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement said Buhari, Called for calm and restoration of peace in the affected communities bordering Abia State, adding that the President urged the people of the areas to allow law and order to prevail.
“Our communities must be ready to live together in peace since no development can take place in an atmosphere of recurring violence.” he said.
President Buhari, according to the statement, commended the state government for the steps taken so far towards bringing peace to the areas, also lauded the state police Command for speedily mobilizing its personnel to the affected communities to contain the crisis.
He urged all stakeholders to cooperate and ensure that lasting peace returned to the affected areas.