Insecurity: President condemns killings in Kaduna and Plateau, assures perpetrators will face justice

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has strongly condemns the barbaric and cowardly attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba District, Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village, in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, reassuring Nigerians that the barbaric acts would not go unpunished

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Sequel to recent killing of innocent citizens in two states in Northern Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has strongly condemned the barbaric and cowardly attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba District, Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village, in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State respectively.

Describing the attack on the community in Jos and the killing and abduction of wedding guests in Kaduna as an affront to all that Nigeria stands for, President Tinubu Tuesday, March 31, 2026, however, assured Nigerians that the barbaric acts would not go unpunished.

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Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated President Tinubu said of the heinous crime: “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.”

The President also directed security agencies to intensify all efforts at tracking down the perpetrators, and others spreading misinformation that could inflame tensions and further endanger lives in the country.

The Nigerian leader equally cautioned some sections of the media against insinuating the attacks were religiously motivated in Kaduna and Plateau.

Tinubu further averred that security agencies are actively addressing the situation.

He emphasised that public cooperation is vital to maintaining peace and protecting lives and property of Nigerians.

The President as well highlighted the need for communities to comply with evacuation, relocation, and related advice and processes.

Commending the safe return of two of the Kaduna victims, President Tinubu stated: “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 statement noted Tinubu 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.”

The President said: “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.”

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