Tinubu holds security meeting with Plateau governor after deadly attacks
Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting followed recent deadly attacks in Plateau State, including a Palm Sunday incident in Angwan Rukuba that left many dead. Bola Tinubu had previously summoned the governor for discussions on the worsening security situation. The President condemned the violence and urged security agencies to intensify their efforts.
What we know
- Caleb Mutfwang arrived at the Presidential Villa for the meeting with Bola Tinubu on Wednesday evening.
- The meeting comes after a Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba district of Jos, where at least 27 people were reportedly killed.
- Bola Tinubu condemned the attacks in Jos and a separate incident in Kahir village, Kaduna State, involving wedding guests.
- The President described the killings as “barbaric and cowardly,” and promised that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
- Bola Tinubu cautioned the media against framing the attacks as religiously motivated, warning this could escalate violence.
