By Ayomide Otitoju
President Bola Tinubu has consoled residents and families affected by Sunday’s deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, which left at least 28 people dead and 22 others injured, assuring that such an incident would not recur.
Speaking during a visit to Jos on Thursday, the President met with government officials, traditional leaders, and victims’ families, offering condolences and pledging stronger efforts to restore peace.
“To the victims, there is nothing I can give you, whether in billions of naira, but I can console you and promise that this experience will not repeat itself,” Tinubu said.
Addressing a grieving mother seen in a viral video holding her deceased son, the President expressed empathy, noting that no material compensation could replace the loss of a loved one. He assured affected families of government support.
Tinubu emphasized that the long-term solution lies in restoring Jos to its reputation as a peaceful and thriving city. He reiterated that his administration was elected on the promise of peace and prosperity, stressing that his visit was aimed at achieving lasting stability rather than offering condolences alone.
“I don’t want to be here merely commiserating and consoling. I want to be here to establish peace,” he said.
The President also charged security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible for the attack, commending the Armed Forces while urging them to do more to bring perpetrators to justice.
As part of measures to strengthen security, Tinubu announced plans to deploy about 5,000 surveillance cameras across the city, under the supervision of the Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, to aid law enforcement in tracking criminal activities.
In his remarks, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, described the attack as a temporary setback, expressing confidence that the state would overcome its security challenges.
He commended security agencies for their efforts, noting that while breaches often attract attention, many threats are successfully prevented without public awareness. The governor added that with continued collaboration between the state and security forces, lasting peace would be restore
