President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦2 billion relief package for victims of the March 29 attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, as part of federal efforts to support affected families and promote peace in the region.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Mohammed Dorro, during a high-level meeting between the President and a 32-member delegation of Plateau State stakeholders.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the relief package was part of commitments earlier made by Tinubu during his emergency visit to Jos shortly after the incident.
The attack, which occurred on March 29, left more than 27 people dead when gunmen reportedly attacked residents returning from Palm Sunday church services.
Tinubu had earlier directed that a detailed assessment of victims and losses be compiled to guide government intervention.
Speaking during the engagement, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang led a delegation that included former governors, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and political stakeholders, all of whom pledged renewed commitment to peace.
Mutfwang said the visit marked a turning point in the state’s unity efforts.
“Our coming here today shows that there is a renewed spirit on the Plateau that we want to be together,” the governor said.
“We are determined more than ever to close all our gaps, ensure that we rise above all the divides of religion and ethnicity, and build a state we can all be proud of.”
He also said the state was ready to work with the federal government to address poverty and insecurity through what he described as transforming conflict into opportunity.
Traditional leaders, including the Gbong Gwon Jos, raised concerns over security gaps and ongoing federal commitments.
He urged the government to accelerate deployment of security infrastructure and support displaced persons.
President Tinubu, in his remarks, emphasized the need for unity, accountability, and long-term solutions to recurring violence in the state.
“Let us first of all accept one resolution: tolerance for every inhabitant,” the President said.
“If people are being recruited to provoke anger, conflict and killings, it is you, the leaders, that should first of all examine yourselves.”
Tinubu also directed state and community leaders to identify individuals or groups fueling violence, warning that they would face prosecution.
“To stop creating orphans, widows and widowers, there must be an enduring peace in the state,” he added.
The President further instructed stakeholders to revisit past government reports on the crisis and present actionable recommendations for lasting peace.
He also reaffirmed federal support through the ₦2 billion relief fund and promised continued efforts to strengthen security and reconciliation in Plateau State.
