By Chesa Chesa
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, on Saturday visited victims of the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, pledging renewed efforts to end the cycle of violence in the state.
Yilwatda, accompanied by his wife, Martina Yilwatda, visited victims receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, where he expressed sympathy and solidarity with those affected by the incident.
Describing the attack as “barbaric and unacceptable,” the APC chairman said the killings represented a direct assault on humanity and called for urgent, collective action to prevent further violence.
“The time has come for all stakeholders to move beyond routine condemnation and work deliberately to stop these senseless attacks,” he said.
Yilwatda reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu to protect lives and property, stressing that restoring peace in Plateau remains a priority.
As part of efforts to support the victims, he announced a donation of N15 million to assist those affected by the attack and other vulnerable patients at the hospital. He said the funds would help ease the burden of medical expenses and provide relief to victims facing physical and emotional trauma.
The APC chairman also extended condolences to families of those killed, praying for the repose of the deceased and strength for their loved ones.
He commended the management and staff of the hospital for their swift response and professionalism in treating victims under challenging conditions.
During his visit to Jos, Yilwatda also paid a condolence call on the Ujah Anaguta, the paramount ruler of Jos North, over the attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba.
He warned against politicising the tragedy, urging leaders, security agencies, and community stakeholders to unite in addressing the root causes of violence in the state.
“Plateau must not be allowed to descend into recurring cycles of bloodshed and instability,” he said, calling for stronger intelligence gathering, improved security coordination, and deeper community engagement.
Yilwatda further appealed to political, religious, and traditional leaders, as well as youth groups and civil society organisations, to reject divisive tendencies capable of threatening the peace and unity of the state.
He reiterated that the APC and the Federal Government remain committed to ensuring that such attacks do not recur and that lasting peace is restored across Plateau.
