Plateau governor applauds Tinubu over 1,000 forest guards approval for enhanced security

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to reinforce security operations in the state.

Mutfwang made the remarks on Thursday when Tinubu visited Jos to condole with victims’ families following the attack in Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area.

Thanking the President for ongoing federal support, the governor said: “I want to use this opportunity to thank President Tinubu for all he has been doing for our state.

“Let me not forget the approval to recruit 1,000 forest guards to add to the security network here.

This will soon become a reality, among other things that you are doing and you have done for us.”

He explained that the approval, granted earlier in January, is expected to strengthen Plateau’s overall security system.

Mutfwang also acknowledged the solemn nature of the visit, stating: “Today’s visit is to console and commiserate with us… we will not take away from the soberness of this moment… we are truly grateful for this visit.”

He further commended Tinubu’s support for the appointment of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe as APC National Chairman and assured that the state would back his leadership.

The governor also praised the federal approval for the dualisation of the Akwanga–Jos road, describing it as an important infrastructure project.

During the visit, President Tinubu outlined additional security measures, including the immediate deployment of 5,000 surveillance cameras across Plateau State to improve intelligence gathering and crime detection.

“We are going to install immediately a network of cameras that will help law enforcement agencies identify the troublemakers instantly,” the President said.

He called on communities to unite against insecurity, adding: “We must break the shackles of violence, ignorance, poverty and hopelessness together.”

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda highlighted the importance of rebuilding trust between citizens and security agencies, noting repeated attacks in communities such as Wase and Kanam. He said restoring confidence is key to addressing ongoing insecurity.

Meanwhile, Minister Bosun Tijani announced plans to roll out AI-powered surveillance systems across Plateau, beginning in Jos, as part of efforts to modernize the state’s security architecture.

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