Tinubu Gives Order To Military, Police, DSS As Terrorists Kill 30 In Niger Market
by Adekunle Dada, https://www.facebook.com/legitngnews · Legit.ng News · Join- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the deadly attack on a market at Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State
- Tinubu sent an urgent message to the military, the police, and the officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) following the tragic incident
- Legit.ng reports that terrorists killed over 30 people, kidnapped several others, and set the market ablaze on Saturday, January 3, 2026
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to hunt down the terrorists who attacked and killed people at Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State.
Legit.ng reports that armed bandits killed over 30 people, kidnapped many, and set the market ablaze.
Tinubu ordered the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest the terrorists.
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The President said the security operatives must ensure that the terrorists are swiftly brought to justice.
He also directed security agencies to rescue all the abducted victims urgently.
This was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, via his X handle @aonanuga1956.
According to the statement, the terrorists are suspected of fleeing from Sokoto and Zamfara States following the United States' air strike on Christmas Eve.
"These terrorists have tested the resolve of our country and its people. They must, therefore, face the full consequences of their criminal actions. No matter who they are or what their intent is, they must be hunted down. They, and all those who aid, abet, or enable them in any form, will be caught and brought to justice."
Tinubu sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the people, and the Niger State Government.
President Tinubu said security agencies have been ordered to intensify operations around vulnerable communities,
He said communities near the forests have served as hideouts for criminal elements.
Nigerians react as terrorists kill 30 in Niger market
@djokaymegamixer
If the government knew terrorists were fleeing Sokoto and Zamfara, why were the vulnerable communities of Niger State left as soft targets for their retreat?
@onyokpo
Na today? Where are the terrorists that killed and kidnapped people f Kwara state Church and hundreds of students from the Catholic school in Niger? Are they invisible that can't be arrested?
@ZobaUgwuagbo
Tinubu don dey respond to tattack within a hours. Thank God for Trump. Before now, VDM had to go first, then they would protest before Presido go gree say something dey sup.
@Opeyemtech
We hope this directive is truly followed through by the agencies and not reduced to yet another audio order. Beyond rescuing the victims, the nation needs to see real arrests, thorough investigations, and the prosecution of those responsible. Justice, not just statements, is what will restore confidence and reclaim peace.
@ne_dumije
It has become a tradition give orders and wait for it to die down until the next attack.
@djokaymegamixer
National security is not achieved through press releases but through the denial of sanctuary to criminals before they reach civilian populations.
Bandits attack Kwara community, kill 2 youths.
Recall that suspected bandits attacked Oreke town and killed two youths in Kwara State, forcing families to flee the community.
Residents returned after security assurances but were displaced again by the fresh bandit attack.
Farmers abandoned farmlands across Ifelodun and neighbouring areas due to worsening insecurity.
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Defence Minister Christopher Musa recently ordered soldiers off checkpoints, redeploying them into the bush to intensify the fight against insurgents.