President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, Plateau State, describing the killings as “barbaric and cowardly.”
The President also denounced a similar attack in Kahir village, located in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where wedding guests were reportedly killed and abducted.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the incidents were a direct affront to Nigeria’s values and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice.
He described the attackers as “heartless cowards” who operate under the cover of darkness, targeting defenceless citizens with the aim of causing chaos and triggering reprisal violence.
According to the President, security agencies have been directed to intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators, as well as individuals spreading misinformation capable of escalating tensions.
Tinubu also cautioned sections of the media against portraying the attacks as religiously motivated, stressing that such narratives could worsen the situation.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring peace, the President urged citizens to cooperate with security agencies and comply with safety directives, including evacuation and relocation measures where necessary.
He called on security operatives to be more proactive by acting on early warning intelligence to prevent future attacks and ensure the immediate rescue of all remaining abductees from Kahir village.
Tinubu commended Caleb Mutfwang and Uba Sani for their efforts in managing the crises in their respective states.
He also expressed condolences to families of victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery, while assuring Nigerians that the government is investing in advanced security equipment to track and neutralize criminal elements in real time.
