Bola Tinubu has pledged immediate support for victims of the recent violence in Rukuba, Jos, announcing plans to deploy more than 5,000 digital surveillance cameras across the city to track criminal activity.
The assurance came during his visit to Plateau State, where he met with community leaders while mourning those affected by the Palm Sunday attacks.
As part of efforts to address the crisis, the President said the existing response committee would be expanded to include Caleb Muftwang, Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, to strengthen coordination and decision-making.
He instructed the Humanitarian Affairs Minister to present a detailed breakdown of victims and losses upon returning to Abuja. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, come see me. Take numeric analysis of the victims, You are a data person. Let’s see what we can do. For their losses
While admitting that no intervention can fully make up for the lives lost and damage done, Tinubu emphasized the government’s resolve to provide some level of relief. But whatever we do to give them minimum comfort. We will.
Turning to Bosun Tijjani, the President confirmed that plans were already in motion to roll out a large-scale surveillance system. to give you assurance. We are going to install immediately, a network of camera. That will help the law enforcement agencies, to identify the troublemakers instantly. Over 5,000. We will do a network as soon we can.
Tinubu also noted that his stay in Jos had to be brief due to operational challenges at the airport, particularly inadequate lighting.
No amount of money can pay you. Yes, as government we will try our best to comfort you, to work with you. The best solution is for Jos to be just. The world that people like us grew up to know.
