President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to intensify operations in Kaduna State following the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area.
The President, in a statement on Tuesday, condemned the attack, which occurred on Monday and resulted in the deaths of about 30 residents, including women and children. Several houses were also reportedly set ablaze during the assault.
Tinubu ordered security operatives to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice, rescue those abducted during the attack, and restore peace and stability to the affected communities.
He also assured residents of the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property while strengthening efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the assault as a barbaric and cowardly act of terror against innocent and defenceless citizens, warning that those behind the attack would not escape justice.
He said criminal elements seeking to undermine the hard-earned peace and improved security being enjoyed in Kaduna State would be decisively dealt with.
The President extended his condolences to the bereaved families, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, the state government and the people of Kaduna over the tragic incident.
He also assured the state government and the affected communities of the Federal Government’s support, stressing that his administration remained committed to confronting security challenges across the country.
“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.
“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 said.
Tinubu further appealed to residents of the affected communities and other members of the public to support ongoing security operations by providing timely and actionable intelligence that would enable security agencies to respond promptly to emerging threats.
“I urge our local communities to cooperate with security forces by providing actionable intelligence that would help early response efforts,” President Tinubu adds.
The President reiterated his administration’s resolve to safeguard lives and property across the country, assuring Nigerians that efforts to dismantle criminal networks and sustain peace in all parts of the federation would continue unabated.
