President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the the killing of of 8 people in Zamfara over alleged blasphemy is barbaric and unacceptable.

The Prsident in a tweet wrote
‘I received news of the mob killings in Zamfara with great dismay. It is barbaric & unacceptable. I assure that the law will take its course

My prayers are with the families of the victims.

Under my watch we will work to ensure that there is no place for violence in the name of religion, ethnicity, or in any guise whatsoever.’