Breaking: Tinubu Announces What Must be Done in Plateau After Jos Night Massacre
- Bola Tinubu announced actions that will be taken by security forces and vowed the Jos attack would not recur
- President Tinubu directed Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), Chief of Army Staff Gen. Waidi Shaibu and IGP Olatunji Disu to track down and bring perpetrators to justice
- Caleb Mutfwang said Plateau would overcome insecurity and thanked the President for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards
Jos, Plateau state — President Bola Tinubu has pledged sweeping security reforms in Plateau state, including the deployment of more than 5,000 artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance cameras, following the recent deadly attacks in Jos.
The President made the announcement on Thursday, April 2, during a visit to the state, where he sympathised with residents over the March 29 killings in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area.
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The announcement made via X, stated:
“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” he said.
Tinubu orders digital surveillance rollout
President Tinubu revealed that the federal government would immediately begin installing a network of advanced security cameras across Plateau state, starting with Jos.
He said the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, would supervise the rollout in collaboration with state authorities and security agencies.
According to him, the initiative builds on similar systems already operational in Lagos and Enugu states, aimed at strengthening intelligence gathering and rapid response capabilities.
Security chiefs tasked to track down attackers
In a decisive move, the President directed the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), alongside the Chief of Army Staff, General Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to ensure that those responsible for the killings are brought to justice.
He instructed them to “unearth and find the killers” behind the attack, signalling a tougher stance on insecurity in the region.
Tinubu consoles victims, calls for lessons
Expressing grief over the incident, the President said the loss of lives had caused deep pain, particularly after seeing disturbing footage from the affected communities.
“It is only God that can give you joy and comfort,” he told bereaved families during a meeting at Yakubu Gowon Airport.
“No amount of money can recompense for lost souls,” he added.
He also stressed the need for reflection and preventive action.
“Why is the past not a source of lessons to us?” he asked, while addressing stakeholders, including former governors and community leaders.
Call for peace and responsibility
President Tinubu urged leaders at all levels to prioritise peace and security, reminding them of their mandate to protect lives and promote prosperity.
“Governor, you and I were elected on a promise of peace and security, not to comfort and create widows and widowers,” he said.
“I assure our youths who are represented here that I do not want to be here consoling and commiserating. I want to be here to establish peace.”
Plateau government expresses confidence
Plateau state governor Caleb Mutfwang described the incident as a setback, noting that the state had previously enjoyed relative calm.
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“We will win this war against insecurity,” he said, while commending security agencies for their ongoing efforts.
He also thanked the President for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to support local security operations.
Stakeholders push for lasting solutions
Prominent political figures from the state called for deeper collaboration and dialogue to address the recurring crisis.
Former governor Jonah Jang warned that the spread of violence into urban centres was a troubling development.
“The fact that the violence is now leaving the villages and getting into the townships is a dimension that we do not want to see,” he said.
Similarly, former governor Simon Lalong stressed the importance of local solutions.
“It is not security agencies that will bring peace. Plateau people will bring peace,” he said, advocating a closed-door meeting with stakeholders in Abuja.
Atiku tackles Tinubu's visit to Plateau
Legit.ng previously reported that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the handling of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State, alleging that the trip did not extend beyond the airport and failed to reach affected communities.
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the visit as inadequate in the face of the recent killings in the state.
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