President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states, describing the killings and abductions as “barbaric” and vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice.
The President’s reaction follows deadly assaults by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, Plateau State, and a separate incident in Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where wedding guests were reportedly attacked, leading to fatalities and abductions.
In a strongly worded statement, Tinubu described the incidents as an affront to the nation’s values and warned that such acts of violence would not go unpunished. “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. He added that attacks on soft targets were aimed not only at causing harm but also at triggering reprisals and escalating violence.
The President directed security agencies to intensify operations to track down those behind the attacks, as well as individuals spreading misinformation capable of inflaming tensions. He also cautioned against narratives suggesting the violence was religiously motivated, urging responsible reporting.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to restoring order, Tinubu said security agencies were actively addressing the situation and called for public cooperation to maintain peace and safeguard lives and property. He urged affected communities to comply with evacuation and relocation advisories where necessary.
“I urge our security agencies to be more proactive in preventing these attacks by acting on early warning intelligence. All the remaining abductees from Kahir village must be rescued immediately,” he said, while also confirming the safe return of two of the victims abducted in Kaduna.
The President commended Caleb Mutfwang for efforts to contain the situation in Jos, and Uba Sani for supporting rescue and containment operations in Kaduna.
Tinubu also extended his condolences to families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery, assuring that the Federal Government is investing in advanced security equipment to enhance real-time tracking and neutralisation of criminal elements across the country.
