Tinubu Orders Deployment Of Over 5,000 Security Cameras In Plateau

Tinubu Orders Deployment Of Over 5,000 Security Cameras In Plateau
President orders security chiefs to arrest perpetrators of Jos attack.
Government pledges justice and support for victims’ families.

President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an artificial intelligence-driven network of over 5,000 digital cameras to strengthen security and support law enforcement operations.

The President made the announcement during a visit to Jos on Thursday, following the March 29 attack in Anguwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed several lives.

“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” he said.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu directed the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killings.

He also disclosed that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, would oversee the installation of the surveillance system in collaboration with the Plateau State Government and security agencies.

According to the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the rollout will begin in Jos before extending to other parts of the state, building on similar systems already deployed in Lagos and Enugu.

Expressing sympathy with victims’ families, Tinubu said, “It is only God that can give you joy and comfort. No amount of money can recompense for lost souls.”

He assured that the government would pursue justice and provide support to affected families, directing the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to compile data on victims to ensure fair distribution of relief.

Addressing stakeholders, the President stressed the need for proactive steps to prevent future attacks.

“Why is the past not a source of lessons to us? I have listened to Jonah Jang, Wase, Lalong, Nentawe and Governor Mutfwang.

“Governor, you and I were elected on a promise of peace and security, not to comfort and create widows and widowers. We were elected to bring prosperity and inclusiveness as a government, to share hope and aspiration with everyone, and to lead our youth.

“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,” he said.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang said the state had enjoyed relative peace before the incident, describing it as a temporary setback.

He commended security agencies for their efforts and expressed confidence in ongoing interventions.

Jos Attack: Tinubu Orders Deployment Of Over 5,000 Security Cameras In Plateau

“We will win this war against insecurity,” the governor said, adding that his administration is taking steps to address inherited security challenges.

Mutfwang also thanked the President for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to support security operations in the state.