The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned disturbing reports of the gruesome killing of some Nigerian travelers by yet to be identified gunmen on 1st February, 2023 between Kantchari and Fada N’gourma in Eastern Burkina Faso.
The Pilgrims who belonged to the Tijjaniya Sect, were said to be travelling to Senegal on a periodic pilgrimage when the tragic incident occurred.
A statement by Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Francisca K. Omayuli said the Federal Government is deeply dismayed by this unfortunate development and is engaging with the Burkinabe authorities through the Nigerian Mission in Ouagadougou to ensure a thorough investigation of the incident, with a view to bringing the culprits to book.
Her words: “The Federal Government of Nigeria condoles with the families of the affected persons and enjoins Nigerians to remain calm while investigation is ongoing.
“May the souls of the departed rest in peace”, she said.
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