The Federal Government, FG, has reaffirmed its determination to restore peace in Plateau State, declaring that Nigeria will not surrender to criminal elements responsible for violence in parts of the country.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the declaration on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja while addressing the security situation in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North.
Idris said the government remained committed to protecting lives and property, stressing that the country would overcome those seeking to destabilise communities through violence.
He expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the attack, as well as to the government and people of Plateau State, describing the incident as deeply regrettable.
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According to the minister, security agencies responded swiftly after the attack, with troops under Operation Enduring Peace immediately deployed to the area. He said the military and other security agencies secured the community and launched operations to track down those responsible.
He noted that the quick intervention helped to contain the situation and prevent further escalation, adding that the response was part of wider efforts to strengthen security across Plateau State and the North-Central region.
Idris said the Federal Government had continued military and intelligence-led operations in vulnerable communities, backed by increased surveillance, troop deployments and joint patrols by the military and police. He said the measures were aimed at preventing further attacks and maintaining stability.
The minister also said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration remained fully committed to tackling security challenges through targeted operations and close coordination among security agencies. He disclosed that the President had met with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and consider additional steps.
He added that Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang had been invited for further consultations as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between federal and state authorities in restoring lasting peace.
Idris acknowledged steps already taken by the Plateau State Government, including the imposition of a 48-hour curfew in Jos North to help stabilise the area and support ongoing security operations.
He said both federal and state authorities were working closely to prevent reprisals, restore calm and facilitate investigations into the attack.
While insisting that the incident did not amount to a collapse of national security, the minister described it as a criminal act in a conflict-prone area that was being actively addressed. He assured Nigerians that those behind the attack would be brought to justice.
Idris also urged citizens to remain calm and law-abiding, warning against the spread of unverified information, which he said could heighten tensions and undermine security efforts.
He said the government would continue to strengthen intelligence gathering, operational readiness and inter-agency coordination to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure lasting peace across the country.
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