The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the blood of innocent victims killed in recent attacks in Jos, Plateau State, is “crying out for justice.”
Yilwatda made the statement in reaction to the killings that occurred on Palm Sunday in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area. He described the incident as a tragic and unacceptable act of violence, stressing the need for a decisive national response.
According to him, Plateau State deserves lasting peace, especially in light of the recurring violence that has continued to claim the lives of men, women and children.
The APC chairman also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for visiting the state to show solidarity with affected communities. He said the visit demonstrated strong leadership and compassion at a time when residents are still grieving.
“The President’s visit shows strong leadership, care for people, and unity for the country,” Yilwatda said, noting that the attacks were a direct assault on the peace and unity of Plateau State.
He strongly condemned the killings, describing them as inhuman, cowardly and a national tragedy that should no longer be met with routine outrage or temporary measures.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda called for a coordinated and strategic effort by all stakeholders to prevent further violence.
He urged community leaders across Plateau State to remain vigilant and proactive in identifying suspicious activities, warning that many perpetrators are not external forces but criminal elements operating within or around local communities.
“These bad people can’t stay hidden anymore because of silence, fear or neglect. They must be exposed, apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law,” he said.
Yilwatda also directed security agencies to reassess and upgrade their operational strategies, emphasising that traditional methods are no longer sufficient to tackle evolving security threats.
He advocated the adoption of modern, technology-driven solutions, including artificial intelligence-powered surveillance, drones, advanced tracking systems and real-time intelligence tools to detect and prevent attacks.
The APC chairman further highlighted the economic impact of insecurity, noting that Plateau’s tourism potential and economic growth have suffered due to persistent violence.
“An economy cannot grow where there is fear, and investments cannot thrive amid insecurity,” he stated.
He called for a united, whole-of-society approach involving traditional rulers, religious leaders, political actors, youth and women’s groups, as well as security agencies, to restore peace and stability.
During the visit, President Tinubu, alongside Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other leaders, met with families of victims affected by the Angwan Rukuba attack.
