President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incidents as “barbaric and cowardly.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the killings and abduction of wedding guests in Kaduna represent “an affront to all that Nigeria stands for.”
Tinubu warned that the perpetrators would not escape justice, stressing that attacks on vulnerable communities are aimed at instigating reprisal violence and deepening insecurity.
“Anyone who will sneak under the cover of the night and kill defenceless citizens, as done in Jos and Kahir village, is a heartless coward,” the President said, adding that such acts are intended to provoke further bloodshed.
The President directed security agencies to intensify efforts to track down those responsible for the attacks, as well as individuals spreading misinformation capable of escalating tensions. He also cautioned sections of the media against prematurely attributing the violence to religious motives.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to restoring peace, Tinubu emphasized that security agencies are actively addressing the situation and called for greater public cooperation.
He urged affected communities to comply with evacuation and relocation directives where necessary, noting that such measures are critical to safeguarding lives and property.
The President also welcomed the safe return of two victims abducted during the Kaduna incident and ordered security forces to secure the immediate release of those still in captivity.
“I urge our security agencies to be more proactive by acting on early warning intelligence. All the remaining abductees from Kahir village must be rescued immediately,” he said.
Tinubu commended the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, for efforts to contain the situation in Jos, as well as the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, for supporting rescue operations.
He further assured the governments and people of both states of continued federal support, while expressing condolences to families of the victims and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The President added that the Federal Government is in the process of acquiring advanced security equipment to enhance real-time tracking and response capabilities against criminal elements across the country.
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