President Bola Tinubu has announced plans by the Federal Government to deploy over 5,000 artificial intelligence-enabled digital cameras across Plateau State to strengthen security and combat rising insecurity.
The President made the disclosure on Thursday during a visit to Jos, following the March 29 gun attacks in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed several lives.Tinubu assured residents that decisive action would be taken to prevent such incidents from recurring. “I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” he said.
He directed the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to track down those responsible for the killings.
According to the President, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, will oversee the immediate installation of the surveillance infrastructure in collaboration with the Plateau State Government and security agencies. The initiative will begin in Jos and expand statewide, building on similar systems already deployed in Lagos and Enugu.
Expressing sympathy with victims’ families, Tinubu described the attacks as painful and unacceptable. “No amount of money can recompense for lost souls,” he said, adding that the Federal Government would ensure justice and provide support to affected families.
He also directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to compile comprehensive data on victims to ensure equitable distribution of government assistance.
In his remarks, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang described the incident as a setback, noting that the state had previously enjoyed relative peace. He commended security agencies for their efforts and expressed confidence in ongoing interventions.“We will win this war against insecurity,” the governor stated, while thanking the President for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to boost local security.Also speaking, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, appreciated the President’s visit and support, expressing optimism that it would strengthen security operations and bring relief to affected communities.Former Governor of Plateau State, Jonah Jang, called for a high-level meeting in Abuja involving key stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the crisis. He warned that the spread of violence from rural areas to urban centres posed a dangerous new dimension.SimGovernorformer governoemphasisedLalonimportance ofed the need for local participation in resolving the crisis, noting that sustainaoriginatepeace must come from within the state.Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, also called for improved coordination between security forces, particularly as the farming season approaches.The President’s visit comes amid renewed concerns over insecurity in Plateau, with stakeholders urging stronger collaboration and long-term strategies to restore peace in the state.
