President Bola Tinubu has condemned the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kaduna State and directed security agencies to apprehend those behind the incident while ensuring the safe rescue of the abducted victims.
The attack took place in the early hours of Monday in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, where about 30 people, including women and children, were reportedly killed, while several homes were set on fire.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the assault as a “barbaric and cowardly act of terror” perpetrated against innocent citizens.
He said: “I have directed the Armed Forces, police, and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations across the affected areas to track down the perpetrators swiftly, secure the release of abducted individuals, and restore normalcy to the region.”
The President warned that those behind the attack would be brought to justice and said anyone seeking to undermine peace in Kaduna would not succeed.
Tinubu also expressed sympathy to the families of those killed, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, the state government and the people of Kaduna.
He assured the state of the Federal Government’s support in tackling insecurity.
He said: “Our administration has an unwavering commitment to strengthening security infrastructure, equipping response personnel, and neutralising criminal networks attempting to disrupt the peace of the nation.”
The President also urged residents to work closely with security agencies by providing useful information.
He added: “I urge our local communities to cooperate with security forces by providing actionable intelligence that would help early response efforts.”
