President Bola Tinubu has summoned Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to Abuja for discussions following the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, briefed the press on Tuesday, expressing condolences to the victims and their families on behalf of the President and the federal government. He assured that prompt actions were taken to contain the situation.
Security forces, including troops under Operation Enduring Peace, were quickly deployed to the scene. They secured key routes, carried out targeted search operations, and prevented further escalation. These efforts are part of broader federal strategies to maintain stability in Plateau State and the North-Central region.
The Nigerian Armed Forces have continued intelligence-led clearance operations and reinforced troop presence in vulnerable areas. Joint military-police patrols and rapid response measures are in place to proactively neutralize threats.
Idris revealed that President Tinubu also held a high-level meeting with top security and intelligence officials to review the situation and plan decisive steps. Governor Mutfwang has been invited to join further deliberations aimed at achieving lasting peace and security. The outcomes of these discussions will be shared publicly in due course.
In response to the attack, the Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North to prevent reprisals and stabilize the area. Authorities are working closely with federal security agencies to investigate and restore calm.
The minister emphasized that the incident does not indicate a breakdown of national security but is a criminal act in a known conflict-prone zone. Security agencies are directed to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the perpetrators. Idris urged citizens to remain calm, cooperate with authorities, and avoid spreading unverified information.
“The Federal Government, together with Plateau State, remains committed to protecting its people and ensuring lasting peace,” Idris concluded.
