President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday convened a high-level, closed-door meeting with stakeholders from Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The delegation arrived at the Villa around 1:00 p.m. ahead of the scheduled 2:00 p.m. session, which lasted for several hours. No official statement was issued on the outcome of the discussions.
The meeting is seen as a continuation of engagements following the President’s recent visit to Plateau State after the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos.
Nearly four weeks earlier, on March 29, gunmen opened fire at a crowded junction in Jos, killing at least 28 people, including students and staff, while 22 others were injured. The violence triggered panic across the state and heightened security concerns, particularly around the University of Jos and surrounding communities.
In response, authorities ordered the evacuation and temporary closure of the university, while deploying additional security personnel to contain the situation and prevent further escalation.
President Tinubu had earlier visited Jos on April 2, where he met with officials, traditional rulers, and families of victims, offering condolences and assurances of federal intervention.
During that visit, Governor Mutfwang told the President that stakeholders needed more time to provide a comprehensive briefing on the situation—an appeal Tinubu granted immediately.
The President also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible for the attack and prevent a recurrence.
As part of broader national security measures, Tinubu announced plans to deploy about 5,000 surveillance cameras to strengthen monitoring and support law enforcement. The Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, was assigned to oversee the initiative.
Governor Mutfwang described the incident as a temporary setback, expressing optimism that the state would recover and continue on a path toward peace, tourism, and stability. He also commended security agencies for their response.
However, residents have continued to call for sustained and comprehensive action, as tension remains high following a series of attacks and rising casualties across several communities.
The death toll from the Angwan Rukuba attack later increased to 33 after some victims died in hospital, according to the state government, which also pledged to investigate the motive behind the killings.
Authorities subsequently released three youths earlier arrested in connection with the incident after protests disrupted funeral proceedings. Demonstrators accused the military of unlawful arrests, reflecting growing frustration among residents.
Violence persisted in parts of Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Kanam throughout April, with several fatalities reported, including entire families and a pastor’s household.
Security forces, however, reported some gains, including the killing of 10 suspected attackers and the recovery of weapons during coordinated operations.