President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans to install more than 5,000 artificial intelligence-driven surveillance cameras across Plateau State as part of a broader strategy to address persistent security challenges.
The announcement was made during his visit to Jos, following the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area, which resulted in multiple fatalities.
Speaking with affected families and community leaders, the President assured residents that steps were being taken to prevent a repeat of such incidents and restore public confidence in security efforts.
“I assure you, this will not happen again,” he said.
As part of immediate interventions, Tinubu directed top security officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intensify efforts to track down and arrest those behind the violence.
He also assigned the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, to oversee the rollout of the surveillance initiative.
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The deployment will commence in Jos and gradually extend to other parts of the state, building on similar security technology projects already introduced in Lagos and Enugu.
Expressing condolences to victims’ families, Tinubu noted that while no form of compensation can replace lost lives, the government remains committed to ensuring justice and providing support to those affected.
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, described the incident as a major setback to the relative calm previously recorded in the state. He reiterated his administration’s resolve to strengthen security and revealed that approval had been granted for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to reinforce local safety measures.
Former governors Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong also weighed in, calling for a strategic meeting in Abuja to address the underlying causes of the recurring attacks.
They emphasized that sustainable peace in Plateau would require not only security interventions but also stronger cooperation among communities.
The recent violence has renewed concerns over safety in the state, with stakeholders urging closer collaboration between residents and security agencies to forestall further attacks.
