“KATSINA MOSQUE ATTACK: FG VOWS TO TRACK DOWN, PUNISH PERPETRATORS”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Federal Government has assured the nation that it will relentlessly pursue and bring to justice the gunmen who attacked a mosque in Malumfashi, Katsina State, killing worshippers. The assurance was made by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who stated that security forces are already on the trail of the perpetrators.
FG’s Strong Stance:
– Pursuit and Punishment: The government vowed to pursue the attackers to the end of the earth, apprehend them, and ensure they face the full weight of the law.
– Recent Successes: The Minister cited the recent arrest of top terrorist leaders, including Mahmud al-Nigeri and Abu Abba, as evidence of the government’s determination to combat terrorism.
– *Sympathy and Support*: President Bola Tinubu conveyed his sympathy to the families of the slain worshippers, assuring them of the government’s support during this difficult time
Security Efforts:
– Manifold Approach: The government has adopted a multi-faceted approach to combat terrorism, including intelligence gathering, sustained manhunts, and collaboration with security agencies.
– Accountability: The Minister assured that no stone would be left unturned in the pursuit of justice, and those responsible for the attack would be held accountable for their actions.
– National Security: The incident highlights the importance of national security and the need for continued efforts to protect citizens and prevent future attacks
He said: “The Federal Government has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice the perpetrators of the heinous killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. This callous and barbaric attack on harmless citizens who had gathered in peace to worship is a crime that must not go unpunished.
“Security forces are already on the trail of the criminals, and no stone will be left unturned until they are apprehended and held accountable for their actions. The Government assures Nigerians that justice will be swift and decisive, and that such acts of terror will never be allowed to take root in the country.
“The Federal Government condemns this wanton act of violence in the strongest terms. This is not only an assault on the people of Malumfashi but also on our shared humanity and values as a nation.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extends his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, the people of Malumfashi, and the Katsina State Government. Their grief is our grief, and the Government stands with them at this dark hour. May the Almighty grant the departed eternal rest and console the bereaved with the fortitude to bear this painful loss.
“Only recently, as part of the government efforts to bring terrorists to their knees, Nigeria’s National Counter-Insurgency Centre (NCTC) announced the arrest of top leaders of a savage group of terrorists, including Mahmud al-Nigeri of the Mahmuda group, and his deputy, Abu Abba, alongside Mahmud Muhammad Usman (Abu Baraa) of the Ansaru group. The terrorist leaders, now conveniently in the net, were on the international wanted list.
“The arrests of the terrorist leaders are an indication of the successes being recorded by Nigeria’s counter terrorism operations as directed by President Tinubu, who has made it very clear that acts of terrorism against the Nigerian state and its citizens will soon be a spectre of the past. The Federal Government, therefore, reiterates that those who shed innocent blood will find no hiding place in Nigeria.”
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