By Clement Abayomi
President Bola Tinubu travelled to Jos on Thursday afternoon to meet with people affected by the recent violence. Tinubu spent time listening to survivors and community leaders, promising that his government would support the victims and hunt down those responsible for the attacks. Immediately, the President directed the deployment of over 5,000 artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras across Plateau State following the killings in Jos and surrounding communities.
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“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” Tinubu said, assuring residents of the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the state. He described the incident as tragic and unacceptable.
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The directive followed a deadly attack on March 30, 2026, in which more than 60 people were reportedly killed by gunmen who invaded communities under the cover of darkness. Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed villages, opened fire on residents, set houses ablaze, and forced many to flee into nearby bushes.
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The incident has once again highlighted the fragile security situation in Plateau State, a region that has experienced recurring cycles of violence over the years.
To address the situation, Tinubu said the Federal Government would deploy an AI-enabled network of digital cameras to support law enforcement agencies in tracking criminal activities and preventing future attacks. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, has been tasked with overseeing the immediate installation of the surveillance infrastructure in collaboration with security agencies and the Plateau State Government.
According to the President, the rollout will begin in Jos and gradually expand across Plateau State, building on similar security systems already operational in Lagos and Enugu states.
Tinubu also directed security chiefs, including the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and other top military officials, to “unearth and find the killers” responsible for the attacks, stressing that justice must be served.
Expressing sympathy to bereaved families, the President said no amount of money could compensate for the loss of lives but assured that the government would provide necessary support. He further instructed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to compile comprehensive data on victims to ensure fair and adequate distribution of relief materials.
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, described the incident as a setback, noting that the state had enjoyed relative peace before the attack. He expressed confidence in ongoing security efforts and reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity.
Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, commended the President for visiting the state, noting that the gesture would strengthen security interventions and reassure affected communities.
Former governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, called for a comprehensive stakeholders’ meeting to address the root causes of the crisis, warning that the violence was spreading from rural communities into urban areas.
Similarly, former governor Simon Lalong emphasised that lasting peace in Plateau would require collaboration among political leaders, traditional rulers, and residents, rather than relying solely on security agencies.
The latest killings have intensified concerns over insecurity in Plateau State, with analysts warning that without decisive and sustained action, the cycle of violence may continue.
As security operations are reinforced and surveillance measures introduced, residents remain hopeful that the Federal Government’s intervention will bring lasting peace to the troubled region.
