President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the communal violence in Kasuwan Magani in Kaduna State.

Reacting to the violent clashes which claimed at least fifty-five lives, Buhari described the frequent resort to bloodshed by Nigerians over misunderstandings that can be resolved peacefully as worrisome.

According to him, no culture and religion support the disregard for the sanctity of life, saying Peaceful coexistence is necessary for the progress of any society and its wellbeing.

He noted that without communal harmony, the environment for the conduct of everyday businesses would be impossible to achieve.

“Violence is an ill wind that blows nobody any good. Embracing peace is a necessity.”

President Buhari further commended the Kaduna State government for its rapid response to the crisis.

He also appealed to community leaders to engage in regular dialogue to nip imminent crises in the bud, while admonishing the people to develop the spirit of tolerance and patience at all times.

The President’s comments come a day after Governor Nasir El-Rufai told reporters that no fewer than 55 bodies were recovered after the violence in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state.

The clash, which left several others injured, broke out on Thursday after some youths attacked the market.

The incident was said to have snowballed into a crisis between two youth groups of different religion.

In February 2018, several shops, vehicles and other valuables were destroyed during a clash between youths of different religions.