President Tinubu has ordered a massive crackdown on Plateau killers.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to collaborate with other security and intelligence agencies to track down and bring to justice those responsible for the brutal killing of 12 travellers in Plateau State.
The President’s order followed widespread outrage over the murder of wedding guests, including the father and brother of the groom, who were attacked while travelling from Zaria in Kaduna State to Jos, Plateau State.
Many others were also reportedly injured in the assault.
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Condemning the attack, President Tinubu described the act as “unacceptable and barbaric,” and reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on violence, lawlessness, and threats to national unity.
“The Government of Plateau State must take decisive action in handling these vicious cycles of violence. The state government must work with security agents to get to the root of this recent incident and use it as a deterrent against future occurrences,” the President said in a statement issued Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
He further emphasized that freedom of movement for all Nigerians remains a sacrosanct constitutional right that must not be violated by any group or individual.
“Freedom of movement by all citizens is non-negotiable. We will not tolerate any attempt by anyone or group of people to curtail that fundamental freedom through acts of extreme violence and fear,” he said.
While calling for calm among affected communities, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that those behind the heinous act would not escape justice.
He extended his condolences to the bereaved families, and to the people and government of Kaduna State.
