Plateau: Prof. Yilwatda appreciates Tinubu for visit, demands action against attackers

*Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, lauds President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his recent visit to Plateau State, emphasising the continued shedding of innocent blood in Plateau is an unacceptable national tragedy that must not be treated with routine outrage and temporary responses

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Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his recent visit to Plateau State.

ConsumerConnect reports President Tinubu, during the week, embarked on a statement visit to Plateau, to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent killings of innocent residents of Angwan Rukuba, in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA).

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Earlier during President Tinubu’s state visit, the National Chairman of APC, Governor (Barrister) Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau So Of 18 below what is Why not Thousand when you’re eating 33 And you had them okay you know I don’t problems we trying to write No I could I’ll go do No State, former state governors, political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, elders, women and youth representatives, as well as stakeholders from across all segments of society in the state has received the President on his arrival in the state.

Speaking on Tinubu’s visit, Prof. Yilwatda said the Nigerian leader’s visit was “a profound demonstration of responsive leadership, empathy, and national solidarity” at a time when the people of Plateau are grieving the painful and unjust loss of their loved ones to yet another round of barbaric violence.

Yilwatda also condemned the killings in the strongest and most unequivocal terms, describing the attack as “inhuman, cowardly, reprehensible, and a direct assault on the peace”, unity, and soul of Plateau State.

Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman of APC on Media and Communications Strategy, Friday, April 3, 2026, stated Prof. Yilwatda emphasised the continued shedding of innocent blood in Plateau is not only unacceptable but a national tragedy that must no longer be treated with routine outrage and temporary responses.

The National Chairman of the governing APC also stressed that the time had come for deliberate, coordinated, and result-oriented efforts by all relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure that such dastardly and unconscionable acts never happen again in Plateau State or anywhere else in the country.

He urged leaders of communities across Plateau State to become more vigilant, responsive, and proactive in identifying and reporting suspicious movements and security threats within their domains.

Yilwatda further noted that the recurring pattern of killings strongly has suggested that many of those behind these heinous acts are not ghosts or invisible invaders.

He described them as criminal elements and miscreants living within or around the communities, exploiting local vulnerabilities to unleash mayhem on innocent citizens.

According to him, these evil perpetrators must no longer be shielded by silence, fear, complicity, or communal indifference.

The statement as well noted the APC Chief insisted that they must be identified, exposed, apprehended, and made to face the full wrath of the law.

Yilwatda, therefore, charged security agencies to urgently rethink and upgrade their security architecture and operational methods in tackling the persistent violence in Plateau State.

He emphasised that the security agencies would not continue to deploy outdated tactics against increasingly adaptive and ruthless criminal networks and expect a different outcome.

The statement also noted Prof. Yilwatda, therefore, advocated the deployment of modern surveillance and intelligence-driven technology, including Artificial Intelligence-powered cameras, drones, advanced tracking systems, and real-time intelligence gathering mechanisms, to detect, monitor, and neutralise criminal elements before they strike.

This era, he stated, demands smarter, faster, and more sophisticated security responses.

According to the APC National Chairman, the protection of lives and property must be driven not only by manpower, but also by technology, intelligence, precision, and accountability.

Yilwatda said Plateau could not continue to mourn in cycles, while the enemies of peace roam freely and repeatedly unleash terror on innocent citizens.

He as well also drew attention to the grave economic implications of insecurity in Plateau State.

The Chairman lamented that the state, which is richly blessed with breathtaking natural landscapes, vibrant tourism assets, and enormous economic potential, has continued to suffer avoidable setbacks due to persistent violence.

He stressed that Plateau has long been celebrated as a peaceful and attractive destination with some of Nigeria’s most vibrant tourism centres, cultural attractions, and agricultural potential.

However, all of these opportunities remain vulnerable and stunted in the face of recurring attacks, stated Yilwatda.

According to him, no economy can thrive where fear reigns, no investment can flourish where blood is spilled, and no society can truly prosper where innocent citizens live under the shadow of insecurity.

Again, he warned that without adequate protection of lives and communities, the social and economic future of the state could be severely paralysed, thereby depriving the people, especially young people, of prosperity, stability, and hope.

The statement noted Prof. Yilwatda, therefore, advocated a whole-of-society approach to ending the violence in Plateau.

The National Chairman of the party urged traditional institutions, religious leaders, political actors, youth groups, women’s groups, security operatives, and community stakeholders to work together in honesty and patriotism to restore peace and stability.

The statement recalled during President Tinubu’s visit, other leaders from across Plateau State also spoke passionately on the disturbing security situation in the state, and the urgent need for decisive and sustained intervention to halt the bloodshed and restore confidence among the people.

As part of the visit, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, former leaders, and other key stakeholders, also paid a solemn and deeply emotional visit to the families of the affected victims of the Angwan Rukuba attack.

The visit to the bereaved families was a moving moment of compassion and national mourning, as the President shared in their pain and offered words of comfort, reassurance, and solidarity in the face of unimaginable loss.

The APC notes that this visit by President Tinubu is not merely symbolic; it is a powerful signal that the Federal Government stands firmly with the people of Plateau State and remains committed to confronting the menace of violent attacks with renewed urgency and seriousness.

It is expected that the President will, in the days ahead, continue broader engagements with leaders of Plateau communities and critical stakeholders towards evolving practical, inclusive, and lasting solutions that will guarantee sustainable peace, justice, reconciliation, and security for the people of the state.

The APC reiterates that the lives of Plateau citizens are sacred and non-negotiable, and that those who delight in sowing death, fear, and division among peaceful communities must be hunted down and brought to justice without delay.

“The blood of innocent men, women, and children cries out for justice, and the nation must answer with resolve.

“And above all, Plateau must never be allowed to bleed like this again,” Prof. Yilwatda stated.

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