President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the Sunday night attack in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North, that killed 28 people. During a condolence visit in Jos on Thursday, Tinubu assured victims and community leaders of justice and improved security. He directed the Inspector-General of Police, Chief of Army Staff, and Minister of Defence to intensify efforts, stating, "You must unearth and find the killers." The president announced plans to install over 5,000 CCTV cameras across Plateau State to aid surveillance and prevent future attacks.
Tinubu met with grieving families, including Mrs. Rhoda Ayuba, who lost her son Promise Ayuba, telling her, "No amount of money can pay for the loss of your loved ones." He emphasized that his administration's goal is to establish peace, not merely offer condolences. Governor Caleb Mutfwang welcomed the visit, calling it encouraging, and confirmed the immediate rollout of the surveillance system. He credited federal support for approving 1,000 new forest guards. The president also tasked Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Dr. Bernard M. Doro with conducting a data-driven assessment of victims for relief distribution.
Promises of 5,000 cameras and manhunt directives sound familiar, yet the same communities keep burying their own. Tinubu's visit and Mutfwang's gratitude don't erase the fact that 28 lives were lost under existing security structures. If over five thousand cameras were approved after this attack, the real question is why they weren't in place when previous killings happened in the same area. Comfort for widows is not a substitute for prevention.
