Title: Tinubu Orders Deployment of 5,000 AI Cameras to Tackle Insecurity in Plateau Date Published: 03 April 2026 Description: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans by the Federal Government to deploy over 5,000 artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance cameras across Plateau State as part of efforts to curb rising insecurity.The President made the disclosure during a visit to Jos on Thursday, following the March 29 gun attacks in Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area that claimed several lives.Addressing stakeholders, Tinubu assured residents that decisive steps were being taken to prevent a recurrence of such violence. “I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” he said, while directing security chiefs to track down those responsible for the killings.He specifically mandated the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.According to the President, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, will oversee the immediate rollout of the surveillance infrastructure in collaboration with the Plateau State Government and security agencies. The initiative, he noted, will begin in Jos before extending to other parts of the state, building on similar deployments in Lagos and Enugu.Tinubu also expressed sympathy with victims’ families, stating that no compensation could replace lost lives. “It is only God that can give you comfort,” he said during a meeting at the Yakubu Gowon Airport.To support affected communities, the President directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro, to compile accurate data on victims to ensure equitable distribution of relief.Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang described the recent violence as a setback, noting that the state had previously enjoyed relative peace. He expressed optimism that ongoing security interventions would yield results and confirmed the approval of 1,000 forest guards to bolster local security.Political leaders, including former governors Jonah David Jang and Simon Lalong, as well as former Deputy Speaker Ahmed Idris Wase, called for a comprehensive, locally-driven approach to resolving the crisis. They advocated a closed-door meeting in Abuja involving past and present leaders, alongside traditional rulers, to find lasting solutions.The National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, commended the President’s visit, expressing hope that it would strengthen security operations and bring relief to affected communities.Stakeholders at the meeting emphasised that while federal intervention is crucial, sustainable peace in Plateau ultimately depends on unity and cooperation among the people. Attached Images: a0a6fe33ca0955945cc8333373be81b51114c8b066673095536c15a18643a4b6.jpg Attached Video: None