The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Plateau State following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, describing it as a strong demonstration of leadership and national solidarity.
This is contained in a Statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications stategy, Abimbola Tooki on Friday.
President Tinubu, who visited the state to commiserate with victims and the government, was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the APC National Chairman, and other prominent leaders and stakeholders across the state.
Prof. Yilwatda described the President’s visit as “a profound demonstration of responsive leadership, empathy, and national solidarity at a time when the people of Plateau are grieving the painful and unjust loss of their loved ones.”
He condemned the killings in strong terms, calling it “inhuman, cowardly, reprehensible, and a direct assault on the peace, unity, and soul of Plateau State,” stressing that the continued loss of innocent lives must no longer be treated with routine outrage.
He advocated the deployment of modern surveillance and intelligence-driven technology, including Artificial Intelligence-powered cameras, drones, advanced tracking systems, and real-time intelligence gathering mechanisms, to detect, monitor, and neutralize criminal elements before they strike.
According to him, “the time has come for deliberate, coordinated, and result-oriented efforts” to put an end to the persistent violence in Plateau state, adding that those behind the attacks must be identified and brought to justice. He warned that perpetrators must no longer be shielded by “silence, fear, complicity, or communal indifference.”
The APC Chairman also called on security agencies to rethink their strategies, advocating for the deployment of modern surveillance and intelligence-driven technology. “The era demands smarter, faster, and more sophisticated security responses,” he said, emphasizing that outdated tactics can no longer effectively tackle evolving security threats.
He further highlighted the economic consequences of insecurity in Plateau State, noting that the state’s tourism and agricultural potential continue to suffer setbacks as a result of the incessant crisis. “No economy can thrive where fear reigns, no investment can flourish where blood is spilled,” he added.
Yilwatda also urged a whole-of-society approach, calling on traditional rulers, religious leaders, political actors, and community stakeholders to work together to restore peace. He reiterated that the lives of Plateau citizens are “sacred and non-negotiable,” stressing that Plateau must never be allowed to witness such bloodshed again.
As part of the visit, President Tinubu met with bereaved families in a solemn moment of national mourning, offering words of comfort and reassurance while pledging the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in the state.
