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By Lawrence Agbo
The Federal Government has stated that the recent violence in Jos, Plateau State, reflects criminal activity rather than a failure of national security.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known while addressing a press conference in Abuja, following the attack in Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, which left at least 28 residents dead.
“What occurred does not represent a breakdown of national security, but rather a criminal act within a known conflict-prone area — one that is being actively and decisively addressed by the authorities,” he added.
According to him, security operatives responded swiftly after distress calls, with troops under Operation Enduring Peace deployed to the scene to contain the situation and prevent further escalation.
“Troops under Operation Enduring Peace were rapidly mobilised to the scene following distress calls,” he said.
“The military and other security agencies cordoned off the affected area, secured key access routes, and launched targeted search-and-clearance operations to track down the perpetrators.
“These swift actions ensured that the situation was quickly contained and prevented further escalation.”
He noted that the military and other security agencies immediately secured the area, blocked key access routes, and launched search operations to track down the perpetrators.
Idris emphasised that the incident occurred in a conflict-prone community and should not be seen as a breakdown of Nigeria’s overall security architecture.
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He added that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had convened a high-level meeting with security chiefs to review the situation and chart further actions.
“On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government of Nigeria, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Plateau State,” he said.
The president has also invited Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, for consultations aimed at restoring lasting peace in the state.
A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in Jos North to stabilise the area, while security agencies have been directed to apprehend those responsible for the attack.
“Following this meeting, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has been invited by President Tinubu to further deliberate and chart a coordinated path towards lasting peace and security,” he said.
“The outcome of the meeting between President Tinubu and Governor Mutfwang will be made public in due course.
“A 48-hour curfew was imposed in Jos North immediately after the incident to stabilise the security environment and support ongoing operations.”
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring Nigerians that there will be no safe haven for criminal elements.
“The Federal Government has directed all security agencies to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice,” he said. “There will be no safe haven for criminal elements anywhere in Nigeria.”
