Tinubu Orders Manhunt For Plateau Attackers, Announces CCTV Deployment

Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Tinubu Orders Manhunt For Plateau Attackers, Announces CCTV Deployment

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong directive in response to the recent violence in Plateau State, particularly the attack on the Ungwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area.

The assault, which occurred on Sunday, left several people dead and many others injured, prompting urgent calls for decisive action. During a meeting with stakeholders in Jos, Tinubu emphasized that no amount of mourning could restore the lives lost, underscoring the need for leaders and citizens alike to prioritize peace and prosperity over actions that perpetuate violence and instability.

In his remarks, the President ordered security chiefs to immediately identify and apprehend those responsible for the killings. He stressed that such attacks must not be allowed to recur, framing his intervention as more than a gesture of condolence but as a determined effort to achieve lasting peace.

To reinforce security measures, Tinubu announced the deployment of over 5,000 CCTV cameras across Plateau State. This initiative aims to strengthen surveillance, improve monitoring, and enable rapid response to emerging threats, reflecting his administration’s commitment to accountability and stability.

Former Plateau State governor Jonah David Jang also weighed in, attributing the spread of violence from rural communities to urban centres to acts of sabotage. He reiterated that Plateau remains a “home of peace and tourism” and called for deeper dialogue with traditional leaders and other stakeholders to secure a lasting solution.

Jang suggested that some actors may be attempting to destabilize the state ahead of future elections, but expressed confidence that such efforts would ultimately fail.

This development highlights the federal government’s dual approach of immediate enforcement through a manhunt for perpetrators and long-term preventive measures via technological surveillance.

Tinubu’s directive signals a renewed focus on restoring Plateau’s reputation as a peaceful and hospitable region, while also addressing the broader challenge of insecurity in Nigeria.