The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) is concerned over the lack of empathy by President Muhammadu Buhari and the northern governors to communities being attacked and killed by bandits.

“Just a few days ago also in Askira Uba in Borno, 10 people were killed and uncountable numbers taken away. The people affected by these savage attacks are thus left to think that their lives dont count.”

In a statement issued by the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Emmanuel Yawe, on Monday in Kaduna, the Forum noted that the president and governors have not shown enough sympathy to the victims.

It added that the attitude of the governors and Mr Buhari portrayed them as only concerned about their lives and that of their family members.

“The President and the northern governors are unwittingly creating the impression that only their lives, those of their immediate family members and their offices matter,” the ACF added.

According to the ACF, apart from Governor Umara Zulum of Borno, neither Mr Buhari nor the governors have bothered to visit affected communities to show empathy and sympathy for the victims.

“The latest incidence took place in Giwa Local Government of Kaduna State where 38 innocent citizens were hacked to death.

“Nothing stops the President and a State governor from visiting such places. We sadly note that he has never felt it necessary to do so. In fact following his example, not one governor has done so except Governor Zulum of Borno,” the ACF noted.

(NAN)