Tinubu Promises Lasting Peace in Plateau, Orders Surveillance Boost After Killings

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged decisive action to end recurring violence in Plateau State, announcing a series of security and humanitarian measures during a visit to Jos following recent deadly attacks.

The President’s visit came in the wake of violence in Angwan Rukuba, where several residents were killed, prompting him to suspend an earlier trip to Ogun State. Addressing community leaders, victims and stakeholders, Tinubu said the government’s focus must shift from condolence visits to restoring lasting peace.

“We were elected to ensure peace and prosperity, not to preside over tragedy,” he said, stressing the urgency of breaking cycles of violence that have persisted in the state for decades.

As part of immediate interventions, Tinubu directed the Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, to deploy a 5,000-camera surveillance network across Jos. The initiative is expected to strengthen intelligence gathering and enable security agencies to track criminal activities in real time.

He also ordered security forces to intensify operations and ensure those responsible for the killings are identified and prosecuted, while mandating the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to assess victims and coordinate relief efforts.

The President further called for the expansion of the state’s peace and security committee to include broader representation, emphasising dialogue and inclusiveness as key to resolving longstanding communal tensions.

Plateau State has witnessed repeated outbreaks of violence since the return to democratic rule in 1999, often linked to ethnic, religious and land disputes. The latest attack adds to a pattern of unrest that has continued despite multiple interventions by successive governments.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang urged collective responsibility in addressing insecurity, while traditional rulers led by Buba Gyang called for a wider national dialogue involving stakeholders.

Political leaders, including former governors Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, also advocated a comprehensive and sustained approach to peacebuilding.

Observers say the success of the President’s directives will depend on consistent implementation and cooperation among security agencies, local leaders and communities.

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