President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and all relevant security and intelligence agencies to intensify efforts to immediately rescue victims of the Niger mosque abduction
The order is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday.
According to Onanuga, the president expressed outrage over the abduction and killing of innocent citizens by criminal elements in the state.
“Those who carried out this cowardly attack on defenceless Nigerians are enemies of peace and enemies of humanity, who will not go scot-free.
“I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who were killed in this barbaric assault and pray that Almighty God grants them eternal rest, and grant their loved ones the fortitude to bear this painful loss.
“You are not alone. The entire nation shares your anguish. We will not rest until your sons, daughters, mothers and fathers are brought back safely to you,” he said.
Tinubu also ordered the Service Chiefs to give him regular briefings on the progress of the rescue operation until all those abducted are accounted for.
According to him, terror will not cow Nigeria, stressing the need to defend the people, protect the communities, and uphold the sanctity of human life.
Tinubu orders immediate rescue of Niger mosque abduction victims