Tinubu Moves to End Plateau Killings, Orders 5,000 Surveillance Cameras in Jos

Tinubu Moves to End Plateau Killings, Orders 5,000 Surveillance Cameras in Jos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged decisive action to halt the wave of violence in Plateau State, announcing a new security strategy that includes the deployment of over 5,000 surveillance cameras across Jos.

The President made the commitment on Thursday during a visit to the state capital following recent attacks that left several people dead and communities in mourning.

Addressing residents, community leaders and victims, Tinubu assured that the Federal Government would act firmly to prevent further bloodshed.

“This experience will not repeat itself,” he said, stressing that restoring peace and stability in the state remains a priority.

Tinubu expressed sympathy with families affected by the violence, noting that no compensation could replace lives lost but promising concrete steps to ensure justice and relief for victims.

“There is nothing I can give you, whether in billions, that can replace the lives lost. But we will do everything possible to ensure that such tragedy does not happen again,” he added.

As part of the new security measures, the President directed the immediate installation of a wide-scale surveillance system in Jos to improve intelligence gathering and enable faster response by security agencies.

He said the initiative would help authorities track criminal elements and prevent attacks.

He also ordered security agencies to intensify operations in the state, insisting that those behind the killings must be identified and brought to justice.

“You must unearth and find the perpetrators,” Tinubu charged.

Beyond security enforcement, the President instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to carry out a comprehensive assessment of victims and damages, with a view to delivering targeted support to affected communities.

He also called for broader inclusion in peacebuilding efforts, directing that the state’s peace and security committee be expanded to accommodate more stakeholders.

Reflecting on the past, Tinubu described Jos as a city once known for unity and peaceful coexistence, urging leaders and residents to work together to rebuild that legacy.

“Jos was a place of peace and hospitality. We must rebuild that legacy,” he said.

The visit, though brief, signalled a shift in the Federal Government’s approach, with emphasis on combining technology, security operations and community engagement to tackle the crisis.