Breaking: Tinubu Finally Breaks Silence on Kwara Killings
- President Bola Tinubu vows Nigeria will resist terrorism and extremism after the recent devastating attacks
- Tinubu condemns Kaiama killings, pledges justice and security for affected communities
- Public reactions reflect divided sentiments on leadership and security challenges in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has again vowed that Nigeria will not bow to terrorism and extremism masquerading as religion. The president made the vow while reacting to the recent killings in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State by some gunmen, an incident that led to the death of about 100 people.
The president also condemned the attack in strong terms, describing it as “the cowardly and beastly attack”. He added that the gunmen were “heartless for choosing soft targets in their campaign of terror.” He explained that the actions of the assailants were against humanity and the shared values of Nigeria as a nation.
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President Tinubu made this known in a statement he signed personally, following his meeting with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, February 5. He vowed that the perpetrators would not go scot-free.
Nigerians react to Kwara killings
The president's statement has started getting some commendations from Nigerians. Below are some of their reactions:
Ahmed Ololu commended Tinubu's leadership:
"Strong, timely leadership. Mr President’s swift action, clear condemnation, and decisive deployment send an unmistakable message: Nigeria will not tolerate terror, extremism, or forced indoctrination in any form. The collaboration with Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the launch of Operation Savannah Shield show a government that listens, acts, and protects its people. The nation stands with Kaiama. Justice will be served."
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Adebanji condemned the killings in Kwara:
"We can criticise the Tinubu administration’s security strategy, but we must be honest: no leader wakes up wanting their people to be massacred. Jonathan faced it, Buhari faced it, and now Tinubu is in the same fire. It’s a systemic monster, not just a personal failure. The tragedy in Kwara (Kaiama) is a scar on the national soul. It’s easy to point fingers from the comfort of our phones, but the reality is that our security architecture has been overstretched for decades. The "incapacity" we see is often the result of years of structural decay."
Akereyejo thanked the president:
"Thank you, Mr President, for the decisive steps taken to protect innocent lives and restore security in Kaiama. Your firm stance against extremism, prompt deployment of troops and commitment to justice and relief for the affected communities are reassuring. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims’ families and the people of Kwara State as the nation stands united against terror."
Adejare Stephen said some people are happy with the attack because of their hatred for Tinubu:
"Some bad elements are secretly being happy in the corner of their house because many of them are not happy with you, Mr President. But my family are with you and still praying for you to succeed till 2031."
See the full statement of the president on X here:
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