President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Plateau and Kaduna states, describing the assaults as barbaric and unacceptable.
The violence took place in Angwan Rukuba in Jos and Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area, leaving several people dead and others abducted, including wedding guests.
In a Tuesday statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu assured Nigerians that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
“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. By attacking soft targets in Jos, their objective is not only to cause harm but also trigger a spiral of reprisal attacks and further bloodletting,” he said.
The President instructed security agencies to intensify efforts to track the attackers and curb misinformation that could worsen tensions. He also warned the media against framing the incidents as religiously motivated.
“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,” Tinubu added.
He commended Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for their roles in 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 government of the two states of my support,” the President said.
Tinubu extended condolences to the families of the victims, wished the injured a speedy recovery, and reiterated his government’s commitment to strengthening security across the country.
“Our administration is acquiring advanced equipment to enable our security agencies to track and neutralize criminals in real time, wherever they operate,” he added.
