Tinubu orders manhunt after Kaduna State attack kills ~30

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for the perpetrators of a deadly attack in Kaduna State that killed approximately 30 people. The assault occurred in Naridon village, Kamaru Ward, within the Kauru Local Government Area, in the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, July 28, President Tinubu strongly condemned what he described as a barbaric, cowardly, and unprovoked act of terror against defenseless people. He directed the Armed Forces, police, and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations across the affected areas to track down the perpetrators swiftly and restore normalcy to the region.

The president extended his condolences to the bereaved families, Governor Uba Sani, and the people of Kaduna State, assuring them that the federal government stands with them. He reiterated his administration's commitment to strengthening security infrastructure and neutralizing criminal networks. Tinubu also urged local communities to cooperate with security forces by providing actionable intelligence to aid response efforts.

The attack, for which no group has claimed responsibility, adds to a pattern of...