President Bola Tinubu
By Abdullahi Abubakar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military, police, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the recent attack on Kasuwan Daji in Niger State, ensuring that those behind the killings are brought to justice.
The President issued the directive on Sunday, ordering the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the DSS an to intensify operations to locate the attackers and urgently rescue all abducted victims.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, signed the statement on January 4, 2026.
The Kasuwan Daji incident, which occurred amid a surge in terrorist activities in Niger State, resulted in the killing of villagers and the abduction of women and children. President Tinubu’s statement noted that the assailants were suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara following a U.S. air strike on Christmas Eve.
“These terrorists have tested the resolve of our country and its people. They must, therefore, face the full consequences of their criminal actions. No matter who they are or what their intent is, they must be hunted down,” the President said.
“They, and all those who aid, abet, or enable them in any form, will be caught and brought to justice.”
President Tinubu also condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the victims’ families, as well as to the government and people of Niger State.
He assured that security agencies have been mandated to strengthen operations around vulnerable communities, especially those near forested areas often used as hideouts by criminal elements.
He appealed to Nigerians to remain united and resolute, warning against divisive rhetoric that could undermine national security and cohesion.
“These times demand our humanity. We must stand together as one people and confront these monsters in unison. United, we can and must defeat them, deny them any sanctuary. We must reclaim the peace and security of these attacked communities,” President Tinubu said.
