{"id":126437,"date":"2026-04-03T09:12:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126437"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T08:12:45","slug":"tinubu-directs-installation-of-5000-cctv-cameras-in-plateau","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/tinubu-directs-installation-of-5000-cctv-cameras-in-plateau\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu\u00a0 Directs Installation of 5,000 CCTV Cameras in Plateau"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday ordered the immediate deployment of over 5,000 surveillance cameras across Plateau State, in response to the recurring violence in and around Jos.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The directive followed a high-level stakeholders\u2019 meeting in Jos, where the President met with political leaders, traditional rulers, and security chiefs after the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba that left more than 30 people dead and several others injured.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking during the meeting, Tinubu said the installation of the cameras would strengthen intelligence gathering and improve the response of security agencies.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe are going to immediately deploy a network of over 5,000 cameras to help law enforcement agencies identify troublemakers in real time,\u201d the President stated.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He added that the initiative would be handled by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, directing the Minister, Bosun Tijani, to provide details on how the plan will be implemented and integrated into existing security systems.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Plateau State has for years witnessed cycles of violence, often linked to disputes over land, identity, and political interests. Jos, once known for its peaceful and diverse population, has experienced repeated clashes, with the latest attack in Angwan Rukuba occurring during Palm Sunday celebrations.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">During his visit, the President also addressed families of the victims, expressing sympathy and assuring them of justice.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cNo Nigerian should have to live in fear within their own community. I feel your pain, and I assure you that this government will not rest until those responsible are brought to justice,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cTo the families who have lost loved ones, I extend my deepest sympathies. 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