President Tinubu Condemns Plateau, Kaduna Attacks, Vows Justice for Victims
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Plateau and Kaduna States, describing the incidents as “barbaric and unacceptable.”
The attacks occurred in Angwan Rukuba district in Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State, leaving several people dead and others abducted, including wedding guests.
In a statement released on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President assured Nigerians that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
“Anyone who sneaks under the cover of night to kill defenceless citizens, as happened in Jos and Kahir village, is a heartless coward. By attacking soft targets, their objective is not only to inflict harm but also to trigger reprisals and further bloodshed,” the statement read.
President Tinubu directed security agencies to intensify efforts to track down the attackers and curb the spread of misinformation capable of escalating tensions. He also cautioned sections of the media against framing the attacks as religiously motivated.
He stressed the importance of public cooperation with authorities, saying, “I urge our security agencies to be more proactive in preventing these attacks by acting on early warning intelligence. All remaining abductees from Kahir village must be rescued immediately.”
The President also commended the efforts of the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, for managing the crises and supporting rescue operations.
“I commend Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State for his efforts in containing the situation in Jos and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for supporting the rescue and containment efforts. I assure the people and governments of both states of my support,” he added.
President Tinubu extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening security operations nationwide.
“Our government is acquiring more sophisticated equipment to enable security agencies to track and neutralise criminals in real time, wherever they operate,” he said.
