The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday visited victims of the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
Yilwatda, who was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Martina Yilwatda, described the attack as “barbaric” and pledged decisive efforts to end recurring violence in Plateau State.
During the visit, the APC chairman announced a donation of N15 million to support the victims and other vulnerable patients at the hospital, noting that the gesture was aimed at easing the burden of medical care and offering relief to those affected.
Reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Yilwatda stressed that protecting lives and property remains a top priority.
“The attack is barbaric, painful, unacceptable, and a direct assault on our common humanity. The time has come for all stakeholders to move beyond routine condemnation and work deliberately and collectively to prevent any recurrence,” he said.
He added that the pain of the victims and their families must be shared collectively, warning that no society can progress where citizens live in fear.
“No society can make meaningful progress where innocent citizens continue to live in fear and uncertainty. The Federal Government remains committed to restoring peace, strengthening security operations, and ensuring safety across the country,” Yilwatda stated.
The APC chairman assured residents that authorities are intensifying efforts to combat criminality and restore stability, emphasizing that the Angwan Rukuba tragedy must serve as a wake-up call for leaders and communities.
“Every Nigerian life must be valued, protected, and defended against violence and terror. This tragedy must provoke coordinated action, stronger intelligence gathering, and sustained security intervention,” he said.
He also commiserated with families of those who lost their lives and commended medical personnel at JUTH for their swift response and professionalism in treating victims.
As part of his engagements, Yilwatda paid a condolence visit to the Ujah Anaguta, the paramount ruler of Jos North, urging unity among political, religious, and community leaders to confront forces threatening peace in the state.
“The killing of innocent citizens must stop. The perpetrators must not prevail, and peace must return fully and permanently to Plateau State,” he declared.
The visit underscores growing concern over recurring attacks in Plateau, with the APC leadership insisting that the violence must neither be normalized nor politicized but met with urgent and collective action.
