Tinubu Apologises To Plateau Residents Over Failure To Visit Communities After D*adly Attacks

President Bola Tinubu has apologised to the people of Plateau State over his previous visit following the deadly attacks in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, which claimed at least 20 lives and left several others injured in March 2026.

The President tendered the apology on Saturday while speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central presidential campaign rally in Jos, where he addressed criticism over his failure to visit the affected communities during his earlier trip to the state.

Tinubu had visited Plateau State on April 2 and met with affected families at Jos Airport, where he expressed condolences and assured them that such attacks would not happen again.

However, his decision not to visit the affected communities attracted criticism from some residents and observers. His spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, had explained that the President’s visit was affected by a scheduled meeting with the President of Chad.

Addressing the issue at the rally, Tinubu acknowledged that his previous visit was restricted to the airport and appealed to residents who were disappointed that he did not travel to the affected areas.

According to information made available to Bush Radio Academy, the President said he had received reports from the state governor and witnessed the devastation caused by the attacks.

He said, “When I last visited the other time, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland.

“But I saw the devastation. I got the report from the governor. I saw horror in the faces of our people. But since then, that has changed; we are forging together.”

Tinubu also assured residents that affected communities would be rebuilt to enable displaced people to return to their homes.

He disclosed that he had directed security agencies to take decisive measures to restore and maintain peace across the state, stressing that the government would prioritise security and economic prosperity rather than allow further violence and destruction.

The President said, “I have directed all the security agencies to take decisive action and sustain peace and stability on the Plateau.

“What we should be getting is prosperity, not havoc, not crisis. Our government is not elected to inflict wounds on one another or to bury people. We have to lift people up from penury to prosperity.

“One thousand forest guards are undergoing training right now. You will feel them; you will see them. You will feel secure in your villages and communities.”

The President’s remarks come amid continued concerns over insecurity in Plateau State and calls for stronger measures to protect residents and prevent further attacks.