Over 20 people were killed in the Gari Ya Waye area of Angwan Rukuba, Jos Local Government Area of Plateau State, during violence that erupted on Sunday night. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Information, has called on Nigerians to refrain from sharing unverified information that could worsen tensions in the region. This appeal comes as President Bola Tinubu prepares to meet with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to discuss the situation. The minister emphasized the importance of patience and reliance on official channels for updates, warning that misinformation could undermine peace efforts. Security agencies have been deployed to the area to restore order and prevent further bloodshed. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and investigations are ongoing.
A president who waits for bodies to pile before scheduling a meeting with a state governor has already lost the rhythm of crisis response. Governor Mutfwang has been on the ground for days, yet Tinubu's urgency only sparked after 20 lives were lost. When the highest office treats violence as a calendar item, it signals detachment, not leadership. For Nigerians in Plateau, the damage is already done — and the silence before the meeting speaks louder than the meeting itself.
