ABUJA: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved ₦2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwa Rukuban, Jos, while calling on leaders in Plateau State to take decisive steps toward ending recurring violence.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting between the President and a 32-member delegation from the state, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
The engagement followed Tinubu’s earlier pledge to consult widely after the deadly incident in Jos North Local Government Area.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mohammed Dorro, disclosed that the ₦2 billion package was approved to support victims and affected communities.
Beyond financial aid, Tinubu urged Plateau leaders to confront the root causes of the crisis by revisiting past reports and implementing recommendations from previous government white papers on security challenges.
As leaders, you must go back home… review the previous recommendations and agree to implement them, the President said, stressing the need for practical, long-term solutions.
Tinubu emphasised that sustainable peace requires tolerance across ethnic, religious, and political lines. He warned leaders against enabling divisive forces and urged them to promote justice, fairness, and inclusion.
He also directed the state government to identify individuals responsible for instigating violence and ensure they are brought to justice.
Governor Mutfwang welcomed the intervention, describing the meeting as a turning point marked by unity among political and traditional leaders in the state.
“We are determined more than ever to rise above all divides… and build a state we can all be proud of, he said.
Traditional ruler, the Gbong Gwon Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, commended the President’s efforts and called for enhanced security measures, including increased troop deployment and surveillance systems.
The delegation comprising former governors, religious leaders, and youth representatives collectively pledged to support peacebuilding efforts. They stressed that genuine commitment from leadership remains essential to ending the cycle of violence.
The intervention highlights renewed federal attention on Plateau’s long-standing security challenges, with both government and local stakeholders now under pressure to translate commitments into lasting stability.
