Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered Security Agencies to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack, and ensuring they are swiftly brought to justice.
Tinubu, who in a statement by his aide, directed the Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to also rescue all the abducted victims urgently.
This directive was issued on Sunday in response to recent killings of villagers in Niger State by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara State following the United States’ air strike on Christmas Eve.
The President strongly condemned the attack on the Kasuwan Daji Community and the abduction of women, children while sent his heartfelt condolences to families of the victims, as well as to Government and people of Niger State.
According to him, “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. They, and all those who aid, abet, or enable them in any form, will be caught and brought to justice,” the President declared.
Tinubu assured the people of Niger State that security agencies have been mandated to intensify operations around vulnerable communities, particularly those near the forests that have served as hideouts for criminal elements.
He urged Nigerians to remain united and resolute in the face of this tragedy and cautioned against divisive rhetoric that could undermine national security and cohesion during this challenging period.
“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.
Meanwhile, the Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has also expressed sadness over the terrorist attack.
The governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described as cruel and nefarious the terrorist attack that led to the death of many people, the kidnapping of several others, and the destruction of livelihoods.
He extended his deepest sympathy to the people of the affected communities, especially the victims and their families.The victims of the attack at the Kasuwan Daji, Market, Sukumbara Village, are both Muslims and Christians drawn from different communities in Borgu local government area of the state
The farmer governor, who noted that it is disturbing and worrying to start the year with such unfortunate incidents, however enjoined the people to remain resolute in God and that his Govt is collaborating with the federal government and security agencies to improve the security of the affected areas.
He said a joint security team is trailing the terrorists with the view to rescuing the kidnapped victims.
The farmer governor prayed that God will repose the souls of the departed, rescue the kidnapped victims, and grant healing to the injured as well as restore livelihoods that were destroyed.
