President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the deployment of 5,000 Closed-Circuit Television cameras CCTV, to Plateau state to strengthen security and communication following the Angwan Rukuba attack in Jos North Local Government Area that left 28 people dead. The directive formed part of measures announced during his visit to the state.
President Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday at the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Jos during a town hall meeting with stakeholders when he visited Plateau to condole with the people and families of the victims, said the cameras would be deployed through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy to enhance surveillance, improve response time, and boost coordination among security agencies.
“The best solution is simply to be just—the kind of justice that people like us grow up knowing. We must break the shackles of ignorance, poverty, and hopelessness together. We were not elected to create widows and widowers,” he said
The president also directed top security chiefs and the Minister of Defence to go after the killers and immediately strengthen security measures in the state to tackle recurring attacks.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang in his welcome address described the visit as timely and reassured that the calm weather reflected hope among residents.
Mutfwang recounted the recent attack, which claimed dozens of lives and left many injured, describing it as a temporary setback in the state’s path to peace.
He said that despite assuming office amid insurgency challenges, his administration had stabilized the state with federal support, attracting both local and foreign investments.
The governor commended security agencies for their efforts, noting that many attacks are prevented even though public attention often focuses on breaches.
He assured the President of the state’s resolve to overcome insecurity and restore lasting peace.
“Under your leadership, we now have a platform to unify our people. We are gradually bridging divides, ensuring enemies cannot infiltrate our communities,” Mutfwang said.
He pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to reclaim Plateau State’s identity as a peaceful and tourism-friendly destination.
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