President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held a high-level meeting with top security and intelligence chiefs of the country following the attacks in Jos, Capital of Plateau State.
The President’s meeting was made known via a Speech delivered by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation on Tuesday 31 March, 2026.
According to the speech delivered by Idris on the situation in Plateau State: “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.
“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.
“Let me assure Nigerians that security agencies responded immediately to the incident. Troops under Operation Enduring Peace were rapidly mobilised to the scene following distress calls.
“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.
“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.
“Following this meeting, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has been invited by President Tinubu to further deliberate and chart a coordinated path towards lasting peace and security.
“The outcome of the meeting between President Tinubu and Governor Mutfwang will be made public in due course.
“The Federal Government has directed all security agencies to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice.
“We urge all citizens to remain calm, law-abiding, and to cooperate fully with security agencies. Nigeria will not yield to fear. We will protect our people, and we will prevail.”
SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, MOHAMMED IDRIS, HELD IN RADIO HOUSE ON TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 2026, ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN PLATEAU STATE
— Fed Min of Info & Nat’l Orien (@FMINONigeria) March 31, 2026
The Federal Government expresses deep concern over the tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba,…
