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Kaduna killings: Tinubu orders security forces to hunt down perpetrators
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Kaduna killings: Tinubu orders security forces to hunt down perpetrators

From Vanguard · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • President Bola Tinubu ordered security forces to hunt down perpetrators of a deadly attack in Kaduna State.
  • The assault on Naridon Village killed about 30 people, including women and children, and burned several houses.
  • Tinubu condemned the attack as barbaric and urged residents to provide intelligence to security agencies.

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a swift manhunt for those responsible for a brutal attack on Naridon Village in Kaduna State, which claimed approximately 30 lives and left several homes destroyed. The president described the assault, which occurred early Monday in the Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, as a "barbaric and cowardly act of terror against defenceless citizens."

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.

— Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu's directive to security agencies following the attack.

In a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu directed the armed forces, police, and intelligence agencies to intensify operations. The goal is to "track down the perpetrators swiftly, secure the release of abducted individuals, and restore normalcy to the region." He issued a stern warning that those attempting to disrupt the peace in Kaduna would face justice.

The president extended his condolences to the families of the victims, Governor Uba Sani, and the people of Kaduna State. He pledged the Federal Government's full support in addressing the security challenges. "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," Tinubu stated.

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.

— Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu's assurance of federal support to Kaduna State.

Tinubu also appealed to residents to cooperate with security forces by providing actionable intelligence. "I urge our local communities to cooperate with security forces by providing actionable intelligence that would help early response efforts," he added, emphasizing the importance of community support in enhancing prompt threat responses.

I urge our local communities to cooperate with security forces by providing actionable intelligence that would help early response efforts.

— Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu's appeal to residents for intelligence sharing.
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Originally published by Vanguard. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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