President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the military, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the directive was given to the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the DSS, with clear instructions to ensure the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice.
The President also mandated the security agencies to urgently rescue all victims abducted during the attack, which reportedly claimed the lives of several villagers. The assailants are suspected to be terrorists fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara States following a United States air strike carried out on Christmas Eve.
President Tinubu strongly condemned the attack on the Kasuwan Daji community, particularly the abduction of women and children, describing the incident as a grievous act of terror and criminality.
He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Niger State, assuring them of the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the affected areas.
“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,” the President declared.
President Tinubu further assured residents of Niger State that security agencies have been directed to intensify operations in vulnerable communities, particularly those located near forests that have served as hideouts for criminal elements.
He urged Nigerians to remain united and resolute in the face of the tragedy, cautioning against divisive rhetoric that could undermine national security and cohesion.
“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, and reclaim peace and security for our communities,” the President said.
