President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to track down those behind repeated attacks in Plateau State. He also approved ₦2 billion to support victims of the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North LGA.
Speaking on Tuesday during a meeting with Plateau stakeholders at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu said the Federal Government will take firm action against anyone responsible for the killings.
He called on community leaders to identify people causing violence in their areas. Tinubu said lasting peace depends on honesty, tolerance, and collective responsibility.
“If you know those fueling violence, report them. Government will act decisively,” he said. He added that justice, fairness, and inclusion must drive efforts to end the crisis.
The meeting was attended by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, former governors, traditional rulers, and other political leaders. Tinubu urged them to work together to find lasting solutions to the insecurity.
The President also endorsed a new peace committee made up of former governors. The committee will review past reports on Plateau and recommend practical steps to end the violence. He said any committee that fails to deliver should be replaced.
On security, Tinubu restated his support for state police. He said it would help states respond faster and more effectively to threats.
“We must boost local security. State police will let us tackle these problems directly,” he said.
Tinubu also pushed for greater inclusion of non-indigenes in Plateau’s government. He said this would build trust and lower tension. He added that the Federal Government will back campaigns that promote unity and stop discrimination.
Governor Mutfwang called the meeting historic. He said it was the first time all living former governors of Plateau gathered to address the state’s security challenges. He noted that the joint effort could help heal long-standing divisions.
The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, asked for more federal support. He requested increased security deployment and the delivery of surveillance equipment Tinubu earlier promised.
He also urged the government to help displaced persons return to their communities, especially as the farming season approaches.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Mohammed Doro, confirmed the ₦2 billion relief fund. He said it will go to victims of the Angwan Rukuba attack.
The approval fulfils a pledge Tinubu made during his visit to Plateau after the attack, which claimed over 27 lives.
Other leaders at the meeting flagged drug abuse as a factor in the insecurity. They called for stricter enforcement of the law.
The delegation included former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, and Joshua Dariye, alongside traditional and political leaders. Their joint presence points to a strong move to restore peace in Plateau State.