The army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining pressure on terrorist groups.
There has been radio silence from the Presidency in the last 48 hours after at least 80 innocent Nigerians were massacred across the country.
In his inaugural speech, President Tinubu listed security as top priority, vowing to reform the country’s security doctrine and architecture.
The bandits were called in for assistance following a disagreement between vigilantes and members of a predominantly Fulani community.
Hunters whose village was attacked by bandits are searching for the assailants in nearby forests.
Sources said the bandits killed a trader on the spot and another young girl who died after being taken to the hospital.
Mr. Abubakar’s murder underscored the worsening security crisis in Nigeria’s northwest.
