President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on a condolence visit following last Sunday’s attacks in the Angwan Rukuba district that left at least 27 people dead.
The President was received on arrival by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and other top government officials.
President Tinubu had earlier strongly condemned the attacks in Jos and a separate incident in Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where wedding guests were reportedly killed and abducted.
Speaking through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the attacks as “barbaric and cowardly” acts that would not go unpunished.
“Anyone who will sneak under the cover of the night and kill defenceless citizens as done in Jos and Kahir village is a heartless coward,” the President had said.
While condemning the violence, the President commended Governor Mutfwang for his efforts in managing the situation and directed security agencies to intensify operations to apprehend those responsible.
He also cautioned sections of the media against suggesting that the attacks were religiously motivated, warning that such narratives could escalate tensions in affected communities.
More details are expected to follow as the visit continues.
