President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm directive to Nigeria’s top security chiefs to track down and arrest those responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice without delay.
In a statement released on Sunday, the President ordered the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director General of the Department of State Services to intensify operations aimed at locating the attackers. He also directed security agencies to urgently rescue all victims abducted during the assault.
The presidential order followed reports of brutal killings and mass abductions in Kasuwan Daji, allegedly carried out by armed terrorists believed to be fleeing from neighbouring Sokoto and Zamfara states after a United States air strike on Christmas Eve.
President Tinubu strongly condemned the attack on the rural community, describing the killing of villagers and the abduction of women and children as barbaric. He extended condolences to the families of the victims as well as to the Government and people of Niger State.
“These terrorists have tested the resolve of our nation and its citizens. They must face the full consequences of their criminal actions,” the President said. “Regardless of who they are or what they claim to represent, they will be pursued. Anyone who aids, shelters, or supports them in any way will also be found and held accountable.”
The President assured residents of Niger State that security forces have been instructed to scale up patrols and offensive operations in vulnerable areas, particularly communities located near forests often used as hideouts by criminal gangs.
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He further called on Nigerians to remain united in the face of the tragedy, warning against inflammatory or divisive rhetoric that could undermine national security at a critical moment.
“These are moments that demand our shared humanity,” Tinubu said. “We must stand together as one people to confront these threats. United, we will defeat them, deny them refuge, and restore peace and security to the affected communities.”
The Kasuwan Daji attack has renewed concerns over the movement of armed groups across state borders and the growing pressure on security forces to protect rural communities across northern Nigeria.
