Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, strongly condemned as “deeply distressing” the destruction in Imo State, of buildings and assets of the Police and the home of Professor George Obiozor, the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, and a leading voice of moderation in the affairs of the country.

The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, strongly condemned the violence in the sub-region and urged everyone to maintain peace.

Buhari added that the law and order capabilities in the Southeast were being strengthened.

He said while this was being done, the people of Imo State in particular and the sub-region in general should maintain peace as the police and other agencies were working to ensure that normalcy was restored at the earliest.

The President extended sympathies to the police authorities over the losses of men and materials, and to Professor Obiozor who he urged to maintain his commitment to the peace and oneness of the Federation against these senseless terrorists.