President Bola Tinubu Denounces "Heartless" Attacks in Plateau and Kaduna, Pledges Real-Time Criminal Tracking

President Bola Tinubu condemns the barbaric attacks in Plateau and Kaduna, pledging that new tracking technology will be used to neutralize criminals in real time.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 7:31 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Politics Nigeria

Executive Condemnation of Regional Hostilities

President Bola Tinubu has characterized the recent killings in Plateau and Kaduna states as "barbaric and unacceptable," emphasizing that those who attack under the cover of night are "heartless cowards." The violence, which struck the Angwan Rukuba district in Jos and Kahir village in Kaduna, resulted in significant loss of life and the abduction of wedding guests. According to a statement released Tuesday by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the President believes these attacks on "soft targets" are specifically designed to trigger retaliatory violence and destabilize the region. He assured the public that the government is resolute in its mission to bring every perpetrator to justice.

Directives for Intelligence-Led Security Operations

In response to the escalating tension, President Tinubu has directed security agencies to move beyond reactive measures and become more proactive. He stressed the necessity of acting on early warning intelligence to prevent such tragedies before they occur. A primary objective of the current mission is the immediate and safe rescue of all remaining abductees from the Kahir village attack. According to the President, the success of these operations relies heavily on public cooperation with authorities, particularly regarding the sharing of localized information that can help track criminal movements in rural areas.

Investments in Sophisticated Surveillance Technology

To enhance the nation's defense capabilities, the federal government is currently acquiring advanced equipment intended to track and neutralize criminals in real time. President Tinubu stated that this technological upgrade is essential for addressing the modern nature of insurgency and banditry, where attackers often operate in remote or difficult-to-reach terrain. According to the executive statement, these new tools will allow security operatives to monitor threats more effectively, reducing the window of opportunity for attackers to retreat after a strike. This shift toward a high-tech security framework is a cornerstone of the administration’s long-term stability plan.