Quick Reads:
- Attack struck Naridon Village, Kamaru Ward, Kauru LGA, Kaduna State, in the early hours of Monday
- About 30 residents killed, including women and children; several homes destroyed
- Tinubu calls it a “barbaric and cowardly attack” on defenceless people
- President orders Armed Forces, Police and intelligence agencies to intensify operations
- Residents urged to share actionable intelligence with security forces
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and relevant intelligence agencies to move against the perpetrators of a deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Tinubu Kaduna attack directive was announced on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“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,” Tinubu said.
The assault happened in the early hours of Monday and reportedly claimed the lives of about 30 residents, including women and children, while several homes were razed. Reacting to the tragedy, Tinubu described it as a “barbaric and cowardly attack” on innocent citizens, calling it an unprovoked act of terror against defenceless people.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to strengthen the country’s security architecture and dismantle criminal networks threatening peace nationwide. “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,” he said.
He vowed that those responsible would be tracked down and made to face justice, warning that anyone seeking to disrupt the relative peace Kaduna State has enjoyed in recent times would not go unpunished. Tinubu also appealed to local communities to work closely with security agencies by supplying timely, actionable intelligence that could support early response efforts.
The President extended condolences to the bereaved families, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, the state government and residents of Kaduna, assuring them of the Federal Government’s support during this period of mourning. He reiterated his commitment to tackling insecurity across the country as the Tinubu Kaduna attack response unfolds.
The attack follows growing concern over rising insecurity in parts of Kaduna State, with the state government having earlier condemned a separate deadly attack along the Kaduna–Plateau border.
