The Federal Government has moved to contain the fallout of the recent deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, assuring Nigerians that the security situation in Plateau State remains under control.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expressed the government’s concern over the incident and conveyed condolences to victims’ families.
“The Federal Government expresses deep concern over the tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, and extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Plateau State,” he said.
He added, “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Federal Government of Nigeria, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Plateau State.”
The Minister disclosed that security agencies responded swiftly, with troops under Operation Enduring Peace deployed to the area following distress calls.
According to him, “The military and other security agencies cordoned off the affected area, secured key access routes, and launched targeted search-and-clearance operations to track down the perpetrators.”
“These swift actions ensured that the situation was quickly contained and prevented further escalation,” he stated.
Idris noted that the intervention forms part of a broader security strategy across Plateau and the wider North-Central region, including “clearance operations and intelligence-led missions across vulnerable communities.”
At the national level, he said the government remains firm in tackling insecurity through “ongoing targeted military offensives and strategic deployments aimed at dismantling criminal and insurgent networks across the country.”
He further revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had convened a high-level meeting with security chiefs to review the situation.
“A few hours ago, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, held a high-level meeting with the nation’s top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and take further decisive steps towards arriving at a lasting solution,” he said.
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has also been invited to Abuja for further consultations.
“The outcome of the meeting between President Tinubu and Governor Mutfwang will be made public in due course,” Idris added.
While acknowledging the severity of the attack, the minister urged Nigerians to view the incident within its local context.
“What occurred does not represent a breakdown of national security, but rather a criminal act within a known conflict-prone area—one that is being actively and decisively addressed by the authorities,” he said.
He assured that perpetrators would be brought to justice, stressing: “There will be no safe haven for criminal elements anywhere in Nigeria.”
Idris called on citizens to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies, warning against the spread of unverified information.
“Nigeria’s unity remains strong, and we must not allow criminal elements to divide our communities,” he said.
Reaffirming the government’s resolve, the minister declared: “Nigeria will not yield to fear. We will protect our people, and we will prevail.”
