President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦2 billion in relief support for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The approval was announced during a three-hour interactive session at the State House in Abuja, where the President met with a 32-member delegation of Plateau stakeholders. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mohammed Dorro, disclosed that the fund is intended to support those affected by the violence.
The intervention follows a deadly assault on residents returning from Palm Sunday services, which left dozens dead and marked one of the most severe incidents in the state in recent times.
Addressing the delegation, Tinubu stressed the need for unity and accountability among leaders in tackling the recurring crises in Plateau State.
“No protocols, no hindrances, we are here to speak our minds and find a permanent solution to a recurring conflict and chaos,” the President said.
He urged stakeholders to prioritise tolerance and self-reflection, adding:
“If people are being recruited to provoke anger, conflict and killings, it is you, the leaders, that should first of all examine yourselves.”
The President further called on leaders to revisit past government reports and propose workable solutions to end the cycle of violence, emphasising justice, fairness, and inclusion as key pillars for peace.
“To stop creating orphans, widows and widowers, there must be an enduring peace in the state,” he added.
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who led the delegation, described the meeting as a sign of renewed unity among stakeholders.
“We are determined more than ever to close all our gaps, ensure that we rise above all the divides of religion and ethnicity,” he said.
Traditional rulers and other leaders at the meeting also called for additional security measures, including increased troop deployment and the use of surveillance systems, to curb further violence.
The Federal Government’s relief package is part of broader efforts to address the humanitarian impact of the attack and restore stability in Plateau State, as authorities continue to seek lasting solutions to the region’s recurring security challenges.
