PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of three students of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) allegedly murdered by their kidnappers and their bodies buried in a shallow grave in April.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday stated that President Buhari was saddened by the tragic incident which he described as “sad and heinous”.
The statement added that the President also extended condolences to the university authorities and the Rivers State Government over the unfortunate incident.
“Evil perpetrators have cut short the prospectively bright journey of these youths”, Buhari stated.
He prays that God will comfort all those who mourn these young students, and grant their souls eternal rest.
President Buhari, while noting that the Nigerian Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit has apprehended one of the suspected perpetrators, further directed the Police Authorities to intensify search for the remaining suspects and bring them to justice.
He assured that his administration will continue to equip the law enforcement and security agencies to bring to an end the evil activities of kidnappers in the country.