JUST IN: Tinubu orders Navy, Police, DSS to search out attackers of Niger state market

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Workers, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-Common of Police, and the Director-Common of the Division of State Providers (DSS) to trace down and apprehend these behind the assault on Kasuwan Daji group in Niger state.

The president additionally ordered safety businesses to urgently rescue all victims kidnapped throughout the assault.

Tinubu issued the directives on Sunday following the killing of villagers in Niger state by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara after the US air strike on Christmas Eve.

He strongly condemned the assault on Kasuwan Daji group and condoled the households of the victims and to the federal government and other people of Niger state.

“These terrorists have examined the resolve of our nation and its individuals. They need to, subsequently, face the total penalties of their prison actions. Irrespective of who they’re or what their intent is, they have to be hunted down. They, and all those that support, abet, or allow them in any kind, will probably be caught and delivered to justice,” he mentioned.

Tinubu assured residents of Niger state that safety businesses have been mandated to accentuate operations round weak communities, particularly these near forests used as hideouts by prison parts.

He urged Nigerians to stay united and resolute, warning in opposition to divisive rhetoric that would undermine nationwide safety and cohesion.

“These occasions demand our humanity. We should stand collectively as one individuals and confront these monsters in unison. United, we are able to and should defeat them, deny them any sanctuary. We should reclaim the peace and safety of those attacked communities,” the president mentioned.