Tinubu vows justice for Plateau killings, announces deployment of 5,000 surveillance cameras

President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to hunt down those behind the Plateau killings and strengthen safety measures in the state amid renewed violence.

Speaking at a town hall meeting in Jos on Thursday, the President said decisive action must be taken to end repeated attacks.

He also revealed plans to install 5,000 CCTV cameras across the state to enhance surveillance, intelligence gathering, and emergency response.

Tinubu’s visit came after gunmen attacked Angwan Rukuba in Jos North on Palm Sunday, killing more than 28 people.

Condemning the incident, he said he was elected not to create widows and widowers.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang said the President’s visit was timely, noting that Plateau had enjoyed relative calm and growing investment before the attack disrupted progress.

He described the violence as a temporary setback and expressed confidence that the state would recover with federal assistance.

Mutfwang commended security agencies for thwarting numerous attacks and disclosed that a Security Council meeting had already produced far-reaching decisions.

He traced the state’s security challenges back nearly 30 years, spanning administrations of Joshua Dariye, Jonah Jang, and Simon Lalong, but said Tinubu’s leadership had fostered unity among Plateau leaders.

The governor pledged to unite citizens and leaders to reclaim Plateau’s identity as a peaceful and tourism-friendly state.

Former Governor Jonah Jang urged the President to hold a follow-up meeting in Abuja to explore lasting solutions.

He also warned against attempts to disrupt upcoming elections, expressing optimism that public sensitisation efforts would prevail.

Additional goodwill messages were delivered by Simon Lalong and the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba.

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