APC chair Yilwatda vows decisive action to end Plateau killings
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the era of routine condemnation of killings in Plateau State must end, vowing decisive action to
- From Jide Orintunsin - Abuja
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the era of routine condemnation of killings in Plateau State must end, vowing decisive action to halt the violence.
Yilwatda made the statement on Saturday during a visit to the Jos University Teaching Hospital, where victims of the recent attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area are receiving treatment.
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He said the Federal Government and the ruling party are united in ensuring such incidents do not recur, stressing that “the killing of innocent citizens must stop” and that perpetrators must be brought to justice.
Accompanied by his wife, Dr Martina Yilwatda, the APC chairman described the attack as “barbaric, painful, unacceptable, and a direct assault on our common humanity.”
Moved by the condition of the victims, he donated N15 million to support their medical treatment and assist other vulnerable patients at the facility. He said the gesture was aimed at easing the physical, emotional, and financial burden on affected families.
“The pain of the victims and their families is a burden that must be shared by all men and women of conscience,” he said, adding that no society can make meaningful progress where citizens live in fear.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda also charged security agencies and political actors to treat the incident as a wake-up call and move beyond rhetoric in addressing insecurity.
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"The tragedy in Plateau must not be normalized, politicized, or reduced to another passing news cycle," he warned. "Rather, it must provoke renewed urgency, coordinated action, stronger intelligence gathering, and deeper community engagement."
Yilwatda then reassured the people of Plateau State of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's deep commitment to restoring peace and "leaving no stone unturned" to ensure every Nigerian life is protected against terror.
On the sidelines of the visit to the hospital, the Chairman paid a condolence visit to the Paramount Ruler of Jos North, the Ujah Anaguta, whose domain covers the affected Angwan Rukuba community.
Yilwatda urged traditional, religious, and political leaders to close ranks and reject the "forces of hatred and division" that threaten the state’s stability. He maintained that Plateau's rich diversity should be a source of strength rather than a catalyst for recurring cycles of grief.
The APC leader also extended his gratitude to the management and staff of JUTH for their professionalism in handling the emergency.
