President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of people, who were burnt to death for alleged blasphemy that caused religious chaos in Zamfara State on Monday. According to the information gathered, eight persons, said to be Christians were burnt to death during the crisis.


"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," the president said in his Twitter page.