‎President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies as well as the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack in Niger State.
‎The President on Sunday directed the security agencies to ensure that the terrorists were swiftly brought to justice.
‎According to him, the terrorists had tested the resolve of the country and will therefore, face the full consequences of their criminal actions.
‎He also ordered the security agencies to rescue all the abducted victims urgently and sent his condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Niger State.
‎The President issued the directives in response to the recent killings of villagers by terrorists suspected to be fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara states following the United States’ air strike on Christmas Eve.
‎Over 30 people were killed in the attack at the Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community, located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State
‎According to reports, the gun-wielding attackers also carted away foodstuffs and other valuables worth millions of naira before setting the market ablaze
‎The terrorists were said to have invaded the community on Saturday evening and operated until the early hours of Sunday.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.