President Announces 5,000 AI-Enabled Security Camera Deployment for Plateau State Following Deadly Attacks

President Tinubu orders a massive 5,000 AI-enabled camera network for Plateau State and directs security chiefs to hunt down those responsible for the Jos killings.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 3, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from THISDAYLIVE

Technological Intervention in Regional Security

In a significant shift toward technology-driven law enforcement, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the deployment of an artificial intelligence-enabled network comprising over 5,000 digital cameras in Plateau State. Making the announcement during a high-profile visit to Jos, the President stated that this surveillance infrastructure is designed to provide real-time identification of criminal elements and "troublemakers." The initiative will be overseen by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijjani, and is modeled after similar digital security systems already operational in Lagos and Enugu. The goal is to provide security agencies with the data necessary to preempt violence rather than solely reacting to it.

Directives to Security High Command

Following the gun attacks on March 29 in the Angwan Rukuba district, which claimed numerous lives, President Tinubu issued a stern directive to the nation’s top security officials. He ordered the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Army Staff, General Waidi Shaibu, and the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to conduct a thorough investigation and bring the killers to justice. The President emphasized that his administration would not tolerate a repeat of such tragedies, describing the recent violence as a source of profound national dismay. To bolster local efforts, the President also approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to assist in monitoring the state's difficult terrain.

Stakeholder Engagement and Calls for Lasting Peace

During his stay in Jos, the President met with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including Governor Caleb Mutfwang and former governors Jonah Jang and Simon Lalong. The discussions focused on finding a permanent solution to the recurring cycles of violence in the Middle Belt. Governor Mutfwang described the recent attacks as a "temporary setback" and expressed confidence in the state's ability to win the war against insecurity with federal backing. Former governors suggested a closed-door summit in Abuja to allow for a more candid exchange of ideas between the traditional leadership and the security high command, arguing that a lasting solution must ultimately come from the people of Plateau themselves.