By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states, describing them as “barbaric and cowardly,” while directing security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible.
In a State House press release issued on Tuesday, the President denounced the assault by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, Plateau State, as well as the attack in Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The statement was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Tinubu described the incidents—particularly the killing and abduction of wedding guests in Kaduna—as a grave affront to national values, warning that such acts would not go unpunished.
“Anyone who sneaks under the cover of the night to kill defenceless citizens, as seen in Jos and Kahir village, is a heartless coward,” the President said. He added that attacks on soft targets were often aimed at provoking reprisals and escalating violence.
The President directed security agencies to intensify operations to track down the perpetrators, including those spreading misinformation capable of worsening tensions. He also cautioned sections of the media against prematurely framing the attacks as religiously motivated.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to restoring peace, Tinubu stressed the importance of public cooperation with security advisories, including evacuation and relocation directives where necessary. He also welcomed the safe return of two victims abducted in the Kaduna incident.
“I urge our security agencies to be more proactive by acting on early warning intelligence. All remaining abductees from Kahir village must be rescued immediately,” he said.
Tinubu commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for their efforts in managing the crises and supporting rescue operations.
He expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery, assuring Nigerians that the federal government is acquiring advanced equipment to enhance real-time tracking and neutralisation of criminal elements.
