By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent
FRESH MEASURES to tackle insecurity in Plateau State have been announced, with a commitment to deploy an artificial intelligence enabled network of over 5000 digital cameras to support law enforcement operations.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that President Bola Tinubu made the pledge during an address in Jos on Thursday while commiserating with the state over the March 29 gun attacks that killed innocent citizens in Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area.
“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” he said.
He directed the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to unearth and find the killers responsible for the attacks.
The President also affirmed that the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, will oversee the immediate installation of the security cameras in coordination with the Plateau State Government and security agencies.
He noted that the deployment will begin in Jos and expand across the state, building on systems already in place in Lagos and Enugu.
President Tinubu expressed dismay after watching videos depicting the violence in Jos and addressed affected families at the arrival lounge of Yakubu Gowon Airport.
“It is only God that can give you joy and comfort,” he said. “No amount of money can recompense for lost souls.”
He pledged that the government would ensure justice is served and directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to compile comprehensive data on those affected to guarantee equitable assistance.
Addressing stakeholders, the President called for proactive measures to prevent further attacks.
“Governor, you and I were elected on a promise of peace and security, not to comfort and create widows and widowers,” he said.
“I assure our youths who are represented here that I do not want to be here consoling and commiserating I want to be here to establish peace.”
Responding, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang said the state had enjoyed relative peace before the incident, describing it as a temporary setback.
He added, “We will win this war against insecurity,” noting that his administration inherited the challenges and is addressing them.
He also thanked the President for approving the recruitment of 1000 forest guards.
JKNewsMedia.com also reports that APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda said the crisis had lingered for a long time and expressed hope that the visit would strengthen security efforts and comfort affected families.
Former Governor Jonah David Jang called for a special meeting in Abuja to find lasting solutions, warning that violence spreading into townships was a concerning development.
Senator Simon Lalong said Plateau people must drive the solution, adding that a closed-door meeting would allow stakeholders to speak frankly.
Ahmed Idris Wase said more work remained to achieve lasting peace and called for stronger collaboration between the Air Force and ground troops, noting that over 14 people were killed in recent attacks in Wase and Kanke.
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