Jos attack: FG committed to halting bloodshed —Yilwatda
By Jide Orintunsin, Abuja The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the era of “routine condemnation” regarding the persistent killings in
By Jide Orintunsin, Abuja
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the era of "routine condemnation" regarding the persistent killings in Plateau State must end.
He also vowed that the Federal Government will take decisive action to halt the bloodshed of innocent Nigerians on the Plateau and every troubled spot.
Yilwatda made this declaration yesterday during a visit to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Jos, where victims of the recent attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area are currently receiving treatment.
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The Chairman said the governing party and the Federal Government are united in the resolve to ensure there is no repeat of such horrific incidents. "The killing of innocent citizens must stop," he emphasized. "The perpetrators must not prevail."
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Accompanied by his wife, Dr. Martina Yilwatda, the APC Chairman described the assault on the community as "barbaric, painful, unacceptable, and a direct assault on our common humanity."
Moved by the plight of the victims, Yilwatda donated N15 million to assist with the medical expenses of the victims, as well as other vulnerable patients at the hospital.
Announcing the donation, the APC Chairman said, "the pain of the victims and their families is a burden that must be shared by all men and women of conscience," adding that, "No society can make meaningful progress where innocent citizens continue to live in fear and uncertainty."
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Yilwatda quoted by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Abimbola Tooki in a statement in Abuja on Saturday to have said that the funds were intended to ease the "physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial hardship" thrust upon the families by the tragedy.
The Chairman also used the visit to send a stern message to security agencies and political actors, insisting that the tragedy must serve as a "wake-up call" to move beyond rhetoric.
"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 deep commitment to restoring peace and "leaving no stone unturned" to ensure every Nigerian life is protected against terror.
On the sideline 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.
