Plateau Attack: FG pledges justice for Angwan Rukuba victims

The Federal Government has directed all security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, Plateau State, promising that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, described the attack as “tragic” and emphasized that there would be no safe haven for criminal elements anywhere in Nigeria.

According to Idris, ongoing security operations in Plateau are already generating actionable intelligence, and the government is confident the culprits will be held accountable.

“The security situation in Plateau is under control and actively managed. The Federal Government remains fully committed to protecting lives and property across the country,” Idris said.

The minister stressed the importance of calm and cooperation from citizens, warning against the spread of unverified information that could escalate tensions. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national unity and decisive collaboration with Plateau State authorities to restore peace.

The government’s response included the rapid deployment of troops under Operation Enduring Peace. Security forces cordoned off the affected area, secured key access routes, and launched targeted search-and-clearance operations, effectively containing the situation and preventing further escalation.

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Idris described these measures as part of a broader security framework across Plateau State and the North-Central region, which includes intelligence-led operations, reinforced surveillance, and joint military-police patrols in high-risk areas.

“These coordinated efforts are designed to proactively neutralize threats and maintain stability,” he said, highlighting ongoing operations aimed at dismantling criminal and insurgent networks nationwide.

President Bola Tinubu held a high-level security meeting with top intelligence and military officials to review the incident and implement decisive measures. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang was also invited to coordinate a comprehensive strategy to restore lasting peace.

The outcomes of these deliberations will be communicated publicly.

In response to the attack, the Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North to stabilize the security environment and support ongoing operations. Authorities continue to work with security agencies to prevent reprisals, restore calm, and facilitate investigations.

The Federal Government extended condolences to the victims’ families and reaffirmed its resolve to safeguard lives and property, signaling a sustained commitment to national security amid rising concerns over attacks in the North-Central region.