President Bola Tinubu has pledged to deploy over 5,000 artificial intelligence-enabled digital cameras across Plateau State as part of efforts to combat rising insecurity.

The President made the announcement on Thursday during a visit to Jos, following the March 29 attacks in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed several lives. He assured residents that such incidents would not recur, vowing that security agencies would bring perpetrators to justice.

“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” Tinubu said, directing security chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to track down those responsible for the killings.

According to the President, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, will oversee the immediate rollout of the surveillance system in collaboration with the Plateau State Government and relevant security agencies. He noted that the initiative would begin in Jos and later extend across the state, building on similar deployments in Lagos and Enugu.

Tinubu also expressed sympathy to families of victims, stating that no compensation could replace lost lives. He directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to compile data on affected persons to ensure equitable distribution of government assistance.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang described the recent violence as a temporary setback, noting that the state had previously enjoyed relative peace. He commended security agencies and expressed confidence in ongoing efforts to restore stability.

The governor also thanked the President for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to support local security operations.
Political leaders at the meeting, including former governors Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong, called for a closed-door meeting in Abuja involving key stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the recurring crisis.

They emphasised that while security agencies play a crucial role, sustainable peace would ultimately depend on collaboration among Plateau residents, community leaders, and government authorities.

The visit comes amid renewed concerns over the spread of violence from rural communities into urban centres in the state, raising fears about long-term security and stability in Plateau.