President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the brutal killing of travellers in Plateau State, describing the incident as “barbaric and utterly unacceptable.”
Reacting to the tragic murder of 12 wedding guests, including the father and brother of the groom, the President expressed deep sorrow and outrage, directing security agencies to immediately investigate the attack and ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice.
The President in an official statement ordered the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to work with other security and intelligence agencies to ensure those responsible for the attack are held accountable.
The victims, many of whom were injured, were travelling from Zaria in Kaduna State to Jos in Plateau State when they were attacked.
President Tinubu called for calm, promising not to allow the dastardly act to go unpunished.
“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.
“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.
The President commiserates with the victims’ families and the people and government of Kaduna State.