President Tinubu has ordered security agencies to hunt down attackers behind the killing of about 30 people in Naridon village, Kauru LGA of Kaduna State.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where about 30 people were reportedly killed.
The President also ordered security agencies to rescue residents said to have been abducted during the attack and restore peace to the affected community.
The directive followed the overnight assault on the rural community, during which women, children and elderly residents were reported among the victims. Several homes were also reportedly set ablaze.
President Tinubu described the attack as a “barbaric and cowardly act of terror” against innocent and defenceless citizens and said those responsible must be pursued and brought to justice.
Residents said armed attackers entered Naridon village near midnight and opened fire on residents, while setting houses ablaze.
Local accounts indicated that at least 30 people were killed, including women, children and elderly residents.
Eight children were reportedly among those killed, while several other residents sustained injuries.
Some of the details surrounding the attack, including the final casualty figure and the number of people allegedly abducted, were still awaiting full official confirmation as of the time of filing this report.
The attack reportedly forced some residents to flee the community amid fears of further violence.
Naridon is located in Kamaru Ward of Kauru LGA, close to the border between Kaduna State and Ganawuri in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
In a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said President Tinubu had directed security agencies to intensify operations against those behind the attack.
The President ordered security operatives to:
- Track down and apprehend the attackers;
- Rescue residents reportedly abducted during the assault;
- Strengthen security operations in the affected area; and
- Restore peace and protect vulnerable communities.
The directive places renewed pressure on security agencies to move beyond post-attack assessments and deliver arrests, rescues and sustained protection for communities facing repeated threats.
President Tinubu extended condolences to the families of those killed and to the Kaduna State Government.
He also expressed sympathy with residents affected by the attack and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
The President said attacks on unarmed civilians undermine public safety and national stability and must be met with decisive action.
The Presidency assured that the Federal Government would continue working with Kaduna State and security agencies to prevent further violence and protect communities across the region.
The Kaduna State Government had earlier condemned the attack and directed security agencies to intensify operations to identify and arrest those responsible.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, the state government described the killings and destruction as deeply troubling and extended condolences to affected families.
Governor Uba Sani also directed security agencies to pursue the attackers and bring them to justice.
The state government said humanitarian support would be provided to affected families through the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency.
The reported attack has renewed concerns about the security of rural communities in Kauru and other parts of Southern Kaduna.
Residents said security personnel arrived after the attack, raising questions about response time and the ability of vulnerable communities to obtain urgent protection during coordinated assaults.
The latest incident comes amid recurring attacks, kidnappings and displacement across parts of Kaduna and neighbouring Middle Belt states.
Community leaders have repeatedly called for stronger intelligence gathering, improved surveillance of rural routes and forest corridors, faster deployment of security personnel and sustained operations in areas facing repeated threats.
1. Rural Communities Remain Vulnerable
Many communities in Kauru LGA are located far from major security formations, making rapid response difficult when attacks occur at night.
The reported scale of the Naridon attack has intensified calls for improved early-warning systems and permanent security presence in vulnerable areas.
2. Women and Children Bear a Heavy Burden
Reports that women and children were among those killed underline the humanitarian impact of attacks on civilian communities.
Beyond the immediate loss of life, surviving families may face displacement, trauma, loss of livelihoods and long-term disruption to education.
3. Border Communities Face Complex Security Risks
Naridon’s location near the Kaduna–Plateau boundary highlights the need for stronger coordination among security agencies and neighbouring state authorities.
Criminal groups can exploit forest routes and administrative boundaries, making isolated security responses less effective.
4. Public Confidence Depends on Results
The President’s directive has raised expectations that those responsible will be identified and prosecuted.
For affected communities, the key test will be whether the directive leads to visible security improvements, successful rescue operations and sustained protection against further attacks.
Security agencies are expected to intensify operations in and around Naridon and surrounding communities.
Authorities are also expected to establish the final number of people killed and injured, determine whether any residents were abducted and provide humanitarian assistance to families affected by the attack.
Prime Brief Media will continue to monitor developments and update this report as further information emerges from the Presidency, Kaduna State Government, the Kaduna State Police Command and other security agencies.
President Tinubu’s directive sends a strong signal that the Federal Government considers the Naridon attack a serious national security concern.
However, communities affected by repeated violence will measure the response by outcomes rather than announcements.
The immediate priorities are clear: protect survivors, rescue anyone still being held, identify the attackers, secure vulnerable communities and prevent retaliatory violence.
The attack also reinforces the need for a security strategy built around early warning, local intelligence, rapid response and sustained protection, not only deployments after lives have been lost.
For residents of Kauru and other vulnerable communities across Southern Kaduna and the Middle Belt, lasting security means being able to sleep safely, remain in their homes and farm without fear.
The Federal Government’s directive has now placed responsibility on security agencies to turn that commitment into concrete results.
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