President Buhari in a tweet storm spoke against the religious conflict that occurred in Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Zamfara state.

The incident which occurred yesterday. And involved a Christian student, who is alleged to have blasphemed Prophet Mohammed. Musilm collegues attacked the said student. But he was whisked away from further harm by a certain Tajudeen.

Tajudeen’s residence was later attacked. And eight person were killed at his residence.

The School management shut down the institution due to this.

Here’s the President’s reaction, in his words:

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

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 23, 2016

My prayers are with the families of the victims.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 23, 2016

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.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) August 23, 2016