By Ola Kay
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau State that the recent spate of violent attacks in the state capital, leading to the death of about thirty people would not be allowed to happen again.
The President made the vow as he visited Jos, the state capital on Wednesday, to condone with victims of the Palm Sunday killing in the Angwan Rukuba community.
Tinubu said: “This will not repeat itself,” as he addressed community leaders and residents, acknowledging the pain and loss suffered in the attack that left 28 people dead and many injured.”
There are concerns in the state, following a coordinated attack upon which the president visited and calmed frayed nerves days after the incident.
President Tinubu acknowledged that no amount of monetary support could compensate for the loss of lives. The president pledged the federal government’s support for victims and its readiness ensure justice.
“No amount of money can bring back the dead, but we will do our best to comfort you and walk with you,” Tinubu stressed.
He informed that security agencies had been mandated to track down the perpetrators, noting that top security officials were already on the ground.
Tinubu said: “We will find the killers. The IGP is here, the Chief of Army Staff is here, and the security forces will do what is necessary.”
He also promised to strengthen surveillance, including installing security cameras to help law enforcement in fishing out criminals.
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