President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks in Jos and Kahir village, describing the incidents as “barbaric and cowardly.”
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President decried the killing of residents in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, Plateau State, as well as the attack and abduction of wedding guests in Kaduna State.
Tinubu said the attacks were an affront to Nigeria’s unity and warned that those responsible would be brought to justice. He noted that targeting vulnerable communities was a deliberate attempt to incite further violence and reprisals.
The President has directed security agencies to intensify efforts in tracking down the perpetrators and also clamp down on individuals spreading misinformation capable of escalating tensions. He cautioned against narratives suggesting the attacks were religiously motivated.
Reassuring Nigerians, Tinubu emphasized that security forces are actively responding to the situation and called on citizens to cooperate with authorities, particularly by adhering to evacuation and safety directives where necessary.
He also urged security agencies to adopt a more proactive approach by acting on early warning intelligence to prevent future attacks, while calling for the immediate rescue of remaining abductees from the Kaduna incident.
The President commended Caleb Mutfwang and Uba Sani for their efforts in managing the crises and supporting rescue operations.
Tinubu further assured affected communities of federal government support, while expressing condolences to families of victims and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. He added that the government is acquiring advanced security equipment to strengthen real-time tracking and response against criminal elements across the country.
