President Bola Tinubu addressed families impacted by the violent assaults in Anguwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, during an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Jos. The attacks, which occurred in March 2026, resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries.
During his speech, President Tinubu expressed regret for not visiting the affected communities, stating, “When I last visited the other time, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland.” He noted he had been informed of the devastation by the state governor and observed the community’s suffering.
Assuring residents that their communities would be reconstructed, Tinubu emphasized the high loss of life due to violence in Plateau since 2001. He consoled those who have lost loved ones and urged for unity among residents, despite differences in language.
The President confirmed that measures are being taken to enhance security in the region, declaring that he has instructed security agencies to ensure lasting peace. “What we should be getting is prosperity, not havoc, not crisis,” he stated. Tinubu also announced the training of one thousand forest guards to improve security and confirmed the acquisition of surveillance cameras as promised earlier.
The violent incident last March saw at least twenty fatalities and numerous injuries. Previous to this rally, Tinubu had met with affected families at Jos Airport to offer his condolences and ensure measures would be implemented to prevent future occurrences. His absence from the communities had drawn criticism, which a spokesperson attributed to scheduling conflicts.
