KABUL - President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday warned illegal armed groups of dire consequences if they challenged the government’s writ.

The president said this during a video conference with newly appointed officials of northern Kunduz province, including Governor Mohammad Umar Safi, a statement from the Presidential Palace said.

Safi briefed the president on the security situation of Kunduz and informed him about problems and challenges being faced by people there.

President Ghani said ensuring good governance was his government’s top priority and encouraged Kunduz officials to serve the people at all cost.

He said illegal armed groups would not be tolerated and such groups should respect and abide by the country’s laws, otherwise they would be eliminated. (Pajhwok)