President Bola Tinubu has condemned the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kaduna State and directed security agencies to track down those responsible and rescue abducted residents.

The attack, which occurred early Monday in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, reportedly claimed about 30 lives, including women and children, while several houses were set ablaze.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the incident as a barbaric and cowardly act of terror against defenceless citizens.

“I have directed the Armed Forces, police, and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations across the affected areas to track down the perpetrators swiftly, secure the release of abducted individuals, and restore normalcy to the region,” Tinubu said.

The President warned that those responsible for the attack and others seeking to undermine the peace and security in Kaduna State would be brought to justice.

He extended his condolences to the families of the victims, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, the state government and the people of Kaduna State.

Tinubu also assured the state government and affected communities of the Federal Government’s continued support in tackling insecurity.

“Our administration has an unwavering commitment to strengthening security infrastructure, equipping response personnel, and neutralising criminal networks attempting to disrupt the peace of the nation,” he said.

The President further urged residents to support security agencies by providing credible and actionable intelligence to enable prompt responses to security threats.

“I urge our local communities to cooperate with security forces by providing actionable intelligence that would help early response efforts,” he added.