President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing it as a “barbaric and cowardly” assault on innocent citizens.
According to a State House statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, about 30 residents, including women and children, were killed during the early hours of Monday when attackers stormed the community and set houses ablaze.
The President described the incident as an unprovoked act of terror against defenceless civilians and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice.
“Those who seek to destabilise the hard-fought peace and security which Kaduna State has enjoyed in recent times will not go unpunished,” Tinubu said.
The President extended his condolences to the families of the victims, Governor Uba Sani, the Kaduna State Government, and the people of the state over the tragic loss of lives.
He also reassured the state government and affected communities of the Federal Government’s support, pledging to sustain efforts aimed at addressing security challenges across the country.
Tinubu disclosed that he had directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations in the affected areas to apprehend those behind the attack and restore normalcy.
“I have directed the Armed Forces, police, and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations across the affected areas to track down the perpetrators swiftly and restore normalcy to the region,” the President said.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving national security, Tinubu said the government would continue to strengthen security infrastructure, equip response personnel, and dismantle criminal networks threatening peace and stability.
He also urged residents of affected communities to support security agencies by providing credible and actionable intelligence that would enhance early response efforts and prevent further attacks.
