President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday paid a condolence visit to Jos, the Plateau State capital, following the recent wave of violence that claimed the lives of innocent citizens in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government.
During the visit, the President expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incidents of March 29, describing the killings as painful and unacceptable.
He commiserated with bereaved families and assured residents that the Federal Government is committed to preventing a recurrence of such attacks.
“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” President Tinubu declared, while addressing victims and stakeholders at the arrival lounge of Yakubu Gowon Airport.
In a decisive move to strengthen security, the President announced that the Federal Government will deploy over 5,000 artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance cameras across Plateau State. The initiative, to be supervised by Bosun Tijjani, will commence in Jos before expanding statewide, building on similar systems already operational in Lagos and Enugu.
President Tinubu also issued firm directives to key security chiefs, including Christopher Musa and Olatunji Disu, to track down and bring to justice the perpetrators of the attacks. He reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to ensure accountability and restore lasting peace in the state.
Acknowledging the grief of affected families, the President noted that no material compensation could replace lost lives, while pledging comprehensive federal support. He further directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to compile detailed data on victims to ensure fair and inclusive distribution of relief assistance.
Addressing political leaders and stakeholders, President Tinubu stressed the urgent need for collective action and proactive strategies to curb insecurity. He challenged leaders to draw lessons from past crises and work towards sustainable peace, noting that governance must prioritise safety, unity, and prosperity.
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, described the incident as a temporary setback, stating that the state had enjoyed relative peace prior to the attacks. He expressed confidence in ongoing security efforts and commended the Federal Government’s support, including the approval for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, lauded the President for standing in solidarity with the people of Plateau, expressing optimism that the visit would boost security operations and reassure grieving communities.
Former governors, including Jonah David Jang and Simon Lalong, alongside other stakeholders, called for a high-level consultative meeting in Abuja involving political leaders and traditional rulers to chart a lasting solution to the recurring crisis.
They emphasised that while security agencies play a critical role, enduring peace must be driven by unity and cooperation among the people of Plateau State.
The visit underscores the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to tackling insecurity through both technological innovation and inclusive stakeholder engagement, as efforts intensify to restore peace and stability across the state.
