Easter parade: Buhari orders vigilance over funeral of brigade boys

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow in a message to the families and friends of the slain members of the Boys and Girls Brigade in Gombe State at their funeral on Saturday.

Nine of the youths being buried were killed following a dispute between members of the brigade and a security operative while on a procession to mark Easter.

Buhari said his heart is filled with the pain that the families of the victims were facing as they buried these promising youngsters.

Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu said the president however urged them to be consoled by the fact the “entire nation is with you as experience this sad, indescribable loss. May the Almighty God comfort you at this difficult time.”

At the same time, President Buhari has expressed shock hearing reports of tensions in the state capital leading to the imposition of a curfew by the local authorities and directed security agencies in the state to ensure that vigilance is maintained.