President Bola Tinubu has announced a major security intervention for Plateau State, revealing plans to deploy over 5,000 artificial intelligence-powered surveillance cameras to curb rising insecurity.
Speaking during a visit to Jos on Thursday, the President said the initiative would strengthen law enforcement efforts and help prevent future attacks.
The rollout will begin in Jos and expand across the state, building on similar systems already in operation in Lagos and Enugu.
The move comes in the wake of the March 29 gun attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, which left several residents dead.
Tinubu expressed deep sympathy to victims’ families and assured residents that such violence would not recur. “I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” he said.
He directed key security chiefs—including Defence Minister Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, and Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu—to track down and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The President also tasked Communications Minister Bosun Tijjani with overseeing the immediate deployment of the AI-enabled camera network, in collaboration with state authorities and security agencies.
Describing the attack as heartbreaking, Tinubu said he was disturbed by footage of the violence and offered prayers for the bereaved.
“No amount of money can recompense for lost souls,” he added, pledging justice and government support for affected families.
To ensure proper relief efforts, he instructed Humanitarian Affairs Minister Bernard Doro to compile accurate data on victims for equitable distribution of assistance.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang described the incident as a setback after a period of relative peace, expressing confidence that ongoing security efforts would restore stability.
Optimism of victory
He said, “We will win this war against insecurity,” the governor said, while thanking the President for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to support local security operations.
Political leaders and stakeholders, including former governors such as Jonah David Jang and Simon Lalong, called for deeper collaboration and a high-level meeting to find lasting solutions to the crisis.
They emphasized that while security agencies play a vital role, sustainable peace will ultimately depend on unity and cooperation among the people of Plateau State.
