President Tinubu denounces killings in Plateau and Kaduna states, pledges security agencies will pursue perpetrators and protect lives.
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district, Jos, Plateau State, and Kahir village in Kaduna State, describing them as “barbaric and cowardly” acts against defenceless citizens. He assured Nigerians that the perpetrators will not escape justice.
The incidents, which included killings and abductions, occurred on Sunday, March 30, 2026, in northern Nigeria. The president has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible and warned against spreading misinformation that could inflame tensions or endanger lives.
“Anyone who will sneak under the cover of the night and kill defenceless citizens as done in Jos and Kahir village, is a heartless coward. By attacking soft targets in Jos, their objective is not only to cause harm but also trigger a spiral of reprisal attacks and further bloodletting,” President Tinubu said.
He urged public cooperation to maintain peace and follow evacuation or relocation advice. The president also commended the efforts of Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani in containing the situation and supporting rescue operations. He hailed the safe return of two victims from Kahir village.
“I urge our security agencies to be more proactive in preventing these attacks by acting on early warning intelligence. All the remaining abductees from Kahir village must be rescued immediately,” Tinubu added.
President Tinubu also noted that the government is acquiring advanced equipment to enable security agencies to track criminals “in real time, wherever they are,” expressing confidence in their capacity to safeguard lives and property.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, issued the statement on March 31, 2026.