*Describes assaults as cowardly, unacceptable,
*Orders safety to do away with criminals
*Desires these answerable for Plateau dastardly act delivered to e book by police, different companies
*Says freedom of motion not negotiable
*Slain vacationers buried amid tears
*Northern govs decry killings
*Obi to President: You’ve no purpose to not go to Yelewata
*Troops of military 22 armoured brigade arrests 8 suspected kidnappers, rescue two victims
Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Segun Awofadeji in Gombe and Seriki Adinoyi in Jos
President Bola Tinubu has condemned weekend’s suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State in addition to the lynching of 12 wedding ceremony company travelling from Zaria in Kaduna State to Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The President, in a press release issued on Sunday by his Adviser on Info and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, alsosympathised with the households of these killed or injured by an explosion on Saturday morning in Kano.
Expressing anguish over the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, Tinubu mourned those that misplaced their lives, describing the assault as cowardly.
He urged safety companies to double their efforts in routing remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents, who resort to assaults on smooth targets as a diversionary tactic.
The president condoled with the authorities and other people of Borno State over the incident and directed the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company to help survivors.
The explosion at a scrap steel manufacturing unit affected 15 folks, with 5 of them shedding their lives.
The president careworn the significance of office security measures and tasked related authorities establishments with investigating the incident.
Additionally, yesterday, Tinubu condemned the killing of travellers in Plateau State, urging safety forces to make sure the arrest and punishment of the culprits.
Reacting to the information of the homicide of 12 wedding ceremony company, together with the daddy and brother of the groom, the president, in one other launch by Onanuga, described the motion as unacceptable and barbaric.
The victims, a lot of them injured, have been travelling from Zaria, in Kaduna State, to Jos, in Plateau State.
Tinubu directed the Nigerian Police Drive (NPF) to work with different safety and intelligence companies to make sure these answerable for the assault have been held accountable.
The president referred to as for calm, promising to not enable the dastardly act to go unpunished.
“The Authorities of Plateau State should take decisive motion in dealing with these vicious cycles of violence. The state authorities should work with safety brokers to get to the basis of this current incident and use it as a deterrent towards future occurrences.
“Freedom of motion by all residents is non-negotiable. We won’t tolerate any try by anybody or group of individuals to curtail that basic freedom via acts of utmost violence and worry,” he stated.
Tinubu, nonetheless, commiserated with the victims’ households and the folks and authorities of Kaduna State.
In the meantime, the eight victims of Friday night time mob assault in Mangun District of Mangu Native Authorities Space, Plateau State, have been laid to relaxation on the Hayi Muslim Cemetery in Mangu amid tears.
The deceased, together with girls and youngsters, have been a part of the 31 travellers who have been on their from Zaria in Kaduna State to Qua’an Pan in Plateau State for a marriage ceremony.
They reportedly misplaced their means and stopped to ask for instructions once they have been mobbed.
The burial befell amidst tight safety. Spiritual leaders stated the victims’ households consented to the burial in Plateau to keep away from pressure of their dwelling communities.
Earlier than the funeral prayers, Sheikh Suleiman Haruna, who led the rites, urged residents to just accept the incident as the need of Allah and chorus from searching for revenge.
He praised safety companies and native leaders for responding rapidly to the disaster.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic mob motion and promised to deliver perpetrators to justice.
Mutfwang, who visited the survivors within the hospital and the scene of the incident, expressed profound grief and described the mob motion as completely condemnable and avoidable.
In the meantime, Plateau Initiative for Improvement and Development of the Natives (PIDAN) has condemned that assault and sympathised with Kaduna State authorities and the households of the victims.
In a press release by its secretary, Danjuma Auta, PIDAN stated, “That is so painful understanding full nicely what human lives imply to the Plateau man and in addition the liberty of motion as enshrined in our structure.
“The act is totally condemnable and doesn’t symbolize the character and character of the Plateau man.”
Northern Govs Condemn Killing, Demand Swift Motion
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Discussion board and Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has joined the nation in condemning the grotesque killing of harmless travellers from Kaduna State in Plateau State.
In line with a press launch issued by the Director-Normal (Press Affairs), Authorities Home, Ismaila Uba Misilli, Yahaya expressed deep sorrow over the lack of lives, describing the incident as a barbaric and cowardly act that had no place in a civilised society.
“I’m deeply saddened by this horrific and inhumane assault. Such senseless violence towards harmless residents is unacceptable and have to be met with swift and decisive justice,” the governor stated.
He prolonged his heartfelt condolences to the federal government and other people of Kaduna State, significantly to the bereaved households affected by the assault, at the same time as he prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for consolation to their households on this tough time.
Yahaya counseled authorities in Plateau State and safety companies for his or her fast response, significantly the arrest of suspects linked to the incident.
He referred to as for an intensive investigation and immediate prosecution of all concerned to make sure that justice was served.
“The perpetrators of this heinous crime have to be delivered to justice immediately. This isn’t nearly accountability; it’s about restoring religion within the rule of legislation and defending the rights of each Nigerian citizen,” he added.
The NSGF Chairman additionally appealed to residents of Plateau, Kaduna, and neighbouring states to stay calm and law-abiding, urging towards any type of reprisal.
“Allow us to not enable the actions of some to divide our communities or ignite additional violence. I urge everybody to train restraint and persistence as authorities work to make sure justice is served,” he acknowledged.
He reaffirmed the dedication of the Northern Governors’ Discussion board to collaborate on strengthening safety, selling peaceable coexistence, and addressing the basis causes of battle and insecurity throughout the area.
“The protection and safety of our folks stays our prime precedence. We’ll proceed to work collectively as Northern Governors to strengthen neighborhood relations, enhance intelligence sharing, and guarantee such tragedies by no means occur once more,” he remarked.
Obi to Tinubu: You’ve No Motive Not to Go to Yelewata Regardless of Flood and Unhealthy Street
Presidential candidate of the Labour Occasion in 2023, Peter Obi, has stated President Bola Tinubu had no purpose to not go to Yelawata, Benue State, the place over 200 individuals have been massacred of their sleep by suspected killer Fulani herdsmen.
Tinubu was in Makurdi, the state capital, final Wednesday however couldn’t go to the scene of the assault due to the flood and the dangerous street.
However Obi reminded the president that one of many constant ideas of management is the willingness to make final sacrifices and take dangers.
“A real chief doesn’t make excuses or complain; he reveals up, sacrifices, and gives options, particularly in tough instances,” he stated in a press release on his X platform.
The previous Anambra State governor acknowledged that whereas he did not advocate for the president to show himself to monumental dangers, “I can’t settle for the excuse that dangerous roads prevented him from reaching Yelewata in Benue State, particularly after he had already made it to the state.
“This go to occurred days after the bloodbath, with sufficient time to plan appropriately,” he stated, questioning whose duty it was to repair the roads if not the state and federal governments.
In line with him, “If the commander-in-chief can’t attain part of his personal nation as a consequence of dangerous roads, what hope is there for the bizarre Nigerian who plies those self same routes on daily basis?
“Management shouldn’t be about consolation; it’s about sacrifice. It’s about standing along with your folks, particularly in moments of ache and tragedy. You can not abandon your residents of their hour of want. You don’t supply excuses when motion is required,” he added.
He acknowledged that even when Nigerians accepted that the roads have been really impassable, “as presidential aides and employees managed to navigate them, what occurred to the usage of helicopters?
“Are we saying a nation that boasts of a presidential air fleet couldn’t airlift the President to Yelewata to condole with grieving residents?”
Obi stated the folks of Benue didn’t want protocol or explanations however empathy.
“They wanted presence. The roads could also be dangerous, however what’s worse is the institutional neglect that introduced us up to now. A brand new Nigeria can’t—and won’t—be constructed on excuses. Will probably be constructed on the sacrifices, braveness, and duty of true leaders.
Troops Arrest Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims
Troops of the Military 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, weekend, arrested eight suspected kidnappers which were terrorising the folks of Latandaji Village in Patigi native authorities council of Kwara State.
Throughout the operation, the troops additionally rescued two individuals that had been ready for ransom assortment by the suspected kidnappers earlier than the troops invaded their hideouts within the Latandaji Village.
A press release in Ilorin by 22 Military Armoured Brigade, signed by the Appearing Assistant Director Military Public Relations of the Brigade, Lt. Stephen Nwankwo, acknowledged that, the operation was in continuation of ongoing efforts to rid the state of legal parts and guarantee public security.
“Troops of twenty-two Armoured Brigade are deployed on the Ahead Working Base (FOB) Patigi, have efficiently carried out a coordinated raid on a suspected kidnappers’ enclave.
“Appearing on credible intelligence, troops launched a tactical operation on Saturday, 21 June 2025, concentrating on a hideout on the outskirts of Latandaji Village, Patigi Native Authorities Space.
“Throughout the engagement, troops encountered delicate resistance however swiftly subdued the criminals with superior firepower.
“The operation led to the rescue of two kidnap victims, recognized as Mr. Amos Moses and Mr. Philip Michael, and arrested of eight suspected kidnappers.
“Nevertheless, one particular person, Mr. Mohammed Mohammed, sustained gunshot wounds through the alternate of fireplace and has been evacuated to Bachita Educating Hospital for medical consideration.
“Additional exploitation of the world led to the restoration of two bikes and two expended cartridge shells, believed for use by the suspects.
“All arrested people are at the moment in army custody for preliminary investigation and will probably be handed over to related authorities for prosecution.”
