Security: Tinubu directs Military, Police, DSS to hunt down terrorists over attack on Kasuwan Daji

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, directs the Heads of the Nigerian security agencies to track down and apprehend perpetrators of the recent attack on Kasuwan Daji community, in Niger State of Nigeria, ensuring that they bring the culprits to justice expeditiously

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed the Honourable Minister for Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack.

Tinubu who stated this Sunday, January 2026, urged the officials to ensure that the culprits swiftly brought to justice.

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The President also directed security agencies to rescue all the abducted victims urgently.

The Nigerian leader issued the directives Sunday in response to the recent killings of villagers in Niger State by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara following the United States’-Nigeria coordinated airstrikes on the Christmas Eve.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who said this in a statement Sunday, disclosed President Tinubu strongly condemned the attack on the Kasuwan Daji Community and the abduction of women and children.

The statement noted Tinubu sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Niger State.

The President also stated: “These terrorists have tested the resolve of our country and its people. They must, therefore, face the full consequences of their criminal actions.

“No matter who they are or what their intent is, they must be hunted down. They, and all those who aid, abet, or enable them in any form, will be caught and brought to justice.”

Tinubu as well assured the people of Niger State, that security agencies have been mandated to intensify operations around vulnerable communities, particularly those near the forests that have served as hideouts for criminal elements.

He further urged all Nigerians to remain united and resolute in the face of this tragedy, just he cautioned against divisive rhetoric that could undermine national security and cohesion during this challenging period.

President Tinubu said: “These times demand our humanity. We must stand together as one people and confront these monsters in unison.

“United, we can and must defeat them, deny them any sanctuary. We must reclaim the peace and security of these attacked communities.”

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