President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal and “cowardly” attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State.
He also condemned the violence in Kahir village, Kagarko Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
Describing the attacks in Jos and the abduction and killing of wedding guests in Kaduna as an insult to all Nigeria stands for, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that the criminals will not escape 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.
He has ordered security agencies to step up efforts to catch the attackers and those spreading false information that could stir tensions and put lives at risk. He warned some media outlets against suggesting the attacks were religiously motivated.
President Tinubu confirmed that security agencies are actively working on the situation and emphasized that public cooperation is key to keeping peace and protecting lives and property. He urged communities to follow advice on evacuation, relocation, and other safety measures. He welcomed the safe return of two Kaduna victims.
“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,” the President said.
“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. I commiserate with the families of those killed and pray for the quick recovery of the injured. Our government is currently acquiring more sophisticated equipment to enable our security agencies to track and smash criminals, in real time, wherever they are.”
