President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the deployment of more than 5,000 artificial intelligence powered surveillance cameras across Plateau State as part of new measures to tackle rising insecurity.
The president announced the plan on Thursday during his visit to Jos, where he sympathised with residents over the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed several lives.
Tinubu assured affected families that the government would take decisive action to prevent such incidents from happening again. He also ordered security chiefs, including the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Army Staff, and the Inspector-General of Police, to intensify efforts to track down those responsible for the killings.
According to the president, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy will oversee the installation of the surveillance system, beginning in Jos before expanding to other parts of the state. The system is expected to work alongside security agencies to monitor and prevent criminal activities.
During the visit, Tinubu also promised justice for victims and directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to compile a database of affected families to ensure proper distribution of relief materials.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang described the attack as a setback but expressed confidence that ongoing security efforts would restore peace in the state.
