President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend those behind the attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger state.
The president also ordered security agencies to urgently rescue all victims abducted during the attack.
Tinubu issued the directives on Sunday following the killing of villagers in Niger state by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara after the United States air strike on Christmas Eve.
He strongly condemned the attack on Kasuwan Daji community and condoled the families of the victims and to the government and people of Niger state.
“These terrorists have tested the resolve of our country and its people. They must, therefore, face the full consequences of their criminal actions. No matter who they are or what their intent is, they must be hunted down. They, and all those who aid, abet, or enable them in any form, will be caught and brought to justice,” he said.
Tinubu assured residents of Niger state that security agencies have been mandated to intensify operations around vulnerable communities, especially those close to forests used as hideouts by criminal elements.
He urged Nigerians to remain united and resolute, warning against divisive rhetoric that could undermine national security and cohesion.
“These times demand our humanity. We must stand together as one people and confront these monsters in unison. United, we can and must defeat them, deny them any sanctuary. We must reclaim the peace and security of these attacked communities,” the president said.
