President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to visit Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday in response to a recent attack that resulted in multiple fatalities. The attack occurred on Monday when armed men killed an unspecified number of people in the North-Central region. The presidency confirmed the visit, citing the need to assess the security situation following the violence. Tinubu's trip includes stops in four other states, though the full itinerary has not been disclosed. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the details of the planned visit.
A presidential visit to Plateau after violence is routine, not revelation. Tinubu has visited the state multiple times before, including after similar attacks, yet the cycle of bloodshed continues. The presence of the president on Thursday will not alter the fact that communities in Plateau have lived under persistent insecurity for years. If past visits are any guide, this one too will yield statements, not solutions.
