President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Plateau State that the federal government will deploy over 5,000 artificial intelligence-enabled digital security cameras to assist security agencies in combating rising insecurity in the state.
Tinubu made the announcement during his visit to Jos on Thursday, where he also expressed condolences to families affected by the March 29 gun attacks in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos North Local Government Area.
The president said the federal government is committed to ensuring that such tragic incidents do not happen again.
“I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,” Tinubu said.
Tinubu also directed key security officials to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killings.
Those tasked with the assignment include:
• Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd)
• Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Waidi Shaibu
• Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu
The president instructed them to “unearth and find the killers” of innocent Nigerians.
As part of efforts to strengthen security, Tinubu announced that over 5,000 AI-enabled surveillance cameras will be installed across Plateau State.
The project will be overseen by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, working closely with the Plateau State Government and security agencies.
According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the installation will begin in Jos and later expand to other parts of the state.
The system is expected to build on similar security infrastructure already deployed in Lagos and Enugu States.
Tinubu expressed sadness over the recent violence, noting that he had seen disturbing videos of the attacks in Jos.
During a meeting with affected families at the arrival lounge of Yakubu Gowon Airport, the president offered his condolences.
“It is only God that can give you joy and comfort,” Tinubu told the grieving families.
He added that no amount of compensation can replace lives lost in the attacks.
“No amount of money can recompense for lost souls,” he said.
Authorities say the new security measures are part of broader efforts to restore peace and prevent further violence in Plateau State.
