President Bola Tinubu has postponed his planned visit to Iperu in Ogun State in order to travel to Jos, Plateau State, following the recent attacks that claimed at least 27 lives.
The decision came shortly after a meeting with Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where the governor briefed him on the worsening security situation in the state.
According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will visit Jos to commiserate with the people and government of Plateau State over the attacks in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Police Mobile Force units and other tactical teams to the state to strengthen security and prevent further violence.
After the Jos visit, the President is expected to proceed to Lagos to observe Good Friday, before travelling to Ogun State on April 4 for the inauguration of the Gateway International Cargo Airport and other projects, including new aircraft for cargo operations and facilities of the Nigeria Customs Service.
He will later return to Lagos for the Easter holiday, where he is scheduled to commission key infrastructure projects by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge and other state developments.
Tinubu is also expected to visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Douye Diri, including an independent power plant.
Speaking after his meeting with the President, Mutfwang revealed that security forces are yet to apprehend those responsible for the attacks, making it difficult to determine their motives. He described the incident as a mix of criminality and terrorism, stressing that it cannot be justified on any grounds.
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The governor also disclosed that fresh tension arose in Jos shortly after the curfew was relaxed, with reports of looting and attacks on residents. However, security operatives were able to restore calm.
In response to the situation, additional security measures have been approved, with authorities intensifying operations and urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
The President had earlier condemned the attacks, describing them as barbaric and vowing that those responsible would be brought to justice.
