By Chesa Chesa
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his condolence visit to Plateau State on Thursday, urging urgent and decisive measures to end the cycle of violence in the region.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda described the President’s visit to Jos as a strong demonstration of compassion, responsive leadership, and national solidarity following the recent killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.
The APC chairman condemned the attacks in strong terms, describing them as “inhuman, cowardly, and reprehensible,” and warned that the continued loss of innocent lives in Plateau State must no longer be treated with routine reactions.
According to him, the persistent violence represents a direct assault on the peace and unity of the state and requires a more deliberate, coordinated, and result-oriented response from government and stakeholders.
Yilwatda called on community leaders across Plateau to be more vigilant and proactive in identifying and reporting suspicious activities, noting that many perpetrators of the violence may be operating within or around affected communities.
“These evil perpetrators must no longer be shielded by silence, fear, or complicity. They must be identified, exposed, apprehended, and made to face the full wrath of the law,” he said.
He also urged security agencies to overhaul their operational strategies, stressing that outdated tactics are no longer effective against increasingly sophisticated criminal networks.
The APC chairman advocated the deployment of modern security technologies, including artificial intelligence-powered surveillance systems, drones, and real-time intelligence mechanisms to improve threat detection and response.
“The protection of lives and property must now be driven not only by manpower, but also by technology, intelligence, precision, and accountability,” he added.
Yilwatda further highlighted the economic consequences of insecurity in Plateau State, lamenting that recurring violence has continued to undermine the state’s tourism potential, agricultural productivity, and investment opportunities.
He warned that no society can thrive under persistent fear and instability, stressing that continued violence could severely limit opportunities for growth, especially for young people.
Calling for a united response, the APC chairman urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, political actors, youth groups, women’s organisations, and security agencies to work together to restore peace and stability in the state.
He said the visit underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing insecurity in Plateau and ensuring justice for victims, while reaffirming that those responsible for the killings must be brought to book.
“Plateau deserves peace, healing, and protection,” the statement read. “It must never be allowed to bleed like this again.”
During the visit, President Tinubu, alongside Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other stakeholders, met with families of victims of the attack, offering condolences and assurances of government support.
