President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau State that the Federal Government will deploy an artificial intelligence-driven security system to help combat rising insecurity.
Speaking during his visit to Jos on Thursday, the President announced plans to install over 5,000 digital cameras across the state to support security agencies in tracking and preventing crime.
Tinubu’s visit followed the March 29 attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, where several lives were lost. He expressed sympathy to the victims’ families and the people of Plateau State.
“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” he said.
The President also directed the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), the Chief of Army Staff, General Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to ensure those responsible for the killings are identified and brought to justice.
He added that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, would oversee the immediate rollout of the surveillance system in collaboration with the Plateau State Government and security agencies.
According to the presidency, the project will begin in Jos before being expanded across the state, building on similar security systems already deployed in Lagos and Enugu.
Tinubu described the recent violence as deeply painful, noting that no compensation could replace the lives lost.
“It is only God that can give you joy and comfort,” he told grieving families. “No amount of money can recompense for lost souls.”
