President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent violent attack in Kaduna State, describing the incident as an “unforgivable outrage” and issuing a firm directive to defense and security agencies to track down and apprehend all individuals responsible.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended deep condolences to the government and people of Kaduna State, as well as the families affected by the tragic assault.
Key Directives & Security Action Plan
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Full Military & Intelligence Deployment: President Tinubu directed the Chief of Defence Staff and heads of national security agencies to coordinate operations across affected communities in Kaduna to neutralize threats and restore order.
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Apprehension of Culprits: The President emphasized that those who commit acts of violence against innocent citizens will find no safe haven, ordering security personnel to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice swift and without compromise.
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Emergency Relief & Medical Support: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and relevant state agencies have been tasked with immediately providing emergency medical relief, food, and shelter to displaced and injured victims.
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│ KADUNA SECURITY DIRECTIVE MATRIX │
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│ • Issuer : President Bola Ahmed Tinubu │
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│ • Incident : Violent attack on communities in Kaduna State │
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│ • Directives : Immediate hunt & arrest of perpetrators, full │
│ security deployment, and NEMA emergency relief. │
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│ • State Alignment : Coordinated operations between federal forces and │
│ the Kaduna State Government. │
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(Sources: State House Administrative Directorate & Federal Ministry of Information)
Federal Commitment to Citizen Safety
Reaffirming the administration’s stance on national security, President Tinubu reassured Nigerians that the government remains unwavering in its resolve to eliminate criminal elements and protect lives and property nationwide:
“The perpetrators of this heinous act will not go unpunished. I have directed our security agencies to hunt down those responsible and ensure they face the full weight of the law. We will not relent until peace and security are fully restored to all affected areas.” — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Ayodele Quadri
Correspondent
