Tinubu’s Plateau Visit Signals Urgency as APC Chairman Calls for Tech-Driven Crackdown on Killers
Oru Leonard
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, describing it as a strong show of empathy and national solidarity.
The APC chairman said the President’s presence in the state at a time of grief reflects responsive leadership and compassion for affected communities.
President Tinubu was received by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, alongside political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and other stakeholders across the state.
According to a statement signed by
Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman of APC
(Media and Communications Strategy)
April 3, 2026, in condemning the attack, Yilwatda described the killings as “inhuman, cowardly, and reprehensible,” warning that the continued violence in Plateau must no longer be met with routine reactions but with decisive and sustained action.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman stressed the need for coordinated efforts by authorities and communities to prevent further attacks.
He urged community leaders to be more vigilant and proactive in identifying and reporting suspicious activities, noting that perpetrators are often embedded within or around affected communities.
Yilwatda insisted that those responsible must be exposed, arrested, and prosecuted, adding that silence and complicity can no longer be tolerated.
He also called on security agencies to overhaul their operational strategies, advocating the adoption of modern, intelligence-driven tools such as artificial intelligence surveillance systems, drones, and real-time tracking technologies to combat evolving security threats.
According to him, effective security in the current era must combine manpower with technology, precision, and accountability.
The APC chairman further highlighted the economic consequences of insecurity in Plateau, noting that persistent violence continues to undermine the state’s tourism potential, agricultural productivity, and investment opportunities. “No economy can thrive where fear dominates, and no society can prosper under constant threat,” he said, warning that continued instability could jeopardize the future of young people in the state.
He called for a collective approach involving traditional institutions, religious leaders, political actors, and community groups to restore peace and rebuild trust.
During the visit, President Tinubu and accompanying leaders also met with families of victims, offering condolences and reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to ending the cycle of violence.
Yilwatda said the visit goes beyond symbolism, signaling a renewed determination by the government to confront insecurity and ensure justice for victims.
He added that further engagements with stakeholders are expected to produce lasting solutions for peace, reconciliation, and security in Plateau State.
The APC reaffirmed that the lives of citizens are sacred and vowed that those responsible for the killings will be brought to justice.
“Plateau deserves peace, healing, and protection—and must never be allowed to bleed again,” the statement concluded.
