President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau State that his administration will rebuild communities destroyed by attacks and facilitate the return of internally displaced persons to their ancestral homes.
Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday, November 14, 2026, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-Central presidential campaign rally at the Zaria Road Stadium in Jos.
The President also appealed to residents to forgive him for not visiting affected communities during his previous trip to the state in April, following the deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area.
He explained that his earlier visit was limited to the airport, although he had received reports from Governor Caleb Mutfwang about the destruction caused by the attacks.
“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,” Tinubu said.
He assured displaced residents that the Federal Government would work with the Plateau State Government, traditional rulers and community leaders to rebuild affected settlements and ensure their safe return.
The President also disclosed that security agencies had been directed to take decisive action to restore peace and stability across the state.
He said the government was strengthening security operations, including the training of 1,000 forest guards and the procurement of surveillance cameras to improve monitoring and early detection of security threats.
Tinubu further called on residents to embrace peaceful coexistence, stressing that differences in ethnicity, language and culture should not make communities enemies.
“We are one single family created by the same God Almighty. We are just living in different rooms, speaking different languages and behaving any way we want,” he said.
He urged residents to work together, adding that lasting peace was necessary for farming, economic development and the rebuilding of affected communities.
The President’s assurance comes amid recurring attacks across parts of Plateau State, including communities in Jos North, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Riyom and other areas. The violence has resulted in loss of lives, destruction of homes, disruption of livelihoods and the displacement of residents.
The March 29 attack on Angwan Rukuba, which claimed at least 27 lives, was among the incidents that renewed concerns about insecurity in the state.
During the rally, Governor Caleb Mutfwang also appealed for further Federal Government intervention to support the return of displaced residents and the reconstruction of affected communities.
He commended the Tinubu administration for its interventions in infrastructure, healthcare and education, while expressing support for the President’s re-election bid in 2027.
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