President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killings in Plateau and Kaduna states, describing the attacks as “barbaric and cowardly.”
Gunmen killed at least 28 people in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, while others were abducted during a wedding in Kahir village, Kaduna. The president said the assaults were “an affront to all that Nigeria stands for.”
“Anyone who sneaks under the cover of the night to kill defenceless citizens is a heartless coward,” Tinubu said, warning that the perpetrators “will not go unpunished.”
He directed security agencies to intensify efforts to track down those responsible and curb misinformation that could inflame tensions.
Tinubu also urged security forces to act on early intelligence.
“All remaining abductees from Kahir village must be rescued immediately,” he said, adding that the government is acquiring advanced equipment to tackle crime in real time.
He commended Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang and Kaduna Governor Uba Sani for their response efforts and called for public cooperation with security directives.
Meanwhile, opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso, criticised the continued violence and urged stronger action.
“It is unacceptable that these attacks happen with such frequency,” Obi said, stressing that “the safety of Nigerian lives must become non-negotiable.”
Atiku described the incident as “barbaric,” saying insecurity remains a “grim, daily reality,” while Kwankwaso said recurring violence reflects a “failure of leadership” and growing impunity.
The attacks have sparked outrage and protests in affected communities, highlighting concerns over insecurity across parts of the country.
