President Bola Tinubu asks residents of Plateau State to forgive him for not visiting communities affected by recurring attacks, including Angwan Rukuba in Jos North. Speaking at an APC presidential campaign rally in Jos, he says his previous visit was limited to the airport and he did not go into the hinterland, but that he received reports on the devastation.
Tinubu acknowledges that attacks in Plateau have continued for years, saying they have killed people, destroyed homes and displaced communities since 2001. He offers condolences to bereaved families and survivors, and urges unity across different languages and identities, saying residents must live and rebuild together.
Several outlets frame the remarks as a direct appeal to Plateau voters ahead of the campaign, focusing on his apology for the limited access during his last visit. One report also highlights that he reassures displaced residents that his government will rebuild communities and help people return home, while another adds that he directs security agencies to take decisive action to sustain peace and stability in the state.
