The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda has paid a visit to victims of the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
Prof. Yilwatda, who was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Martina Yilwatda described the visit as a demonstration of compassion and solidarity with the victims, their families, and the people of Plateau State.
He said the visit reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu to protect lives and property, stressing that the persistent killings in Plateau must come to an end.
Describing the attack as “barbaric, painful, and the unatable.”
Professor Yilwatda called for a shift from routine condemnation to deliberate and collective action to prevent further violence.
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“The pain of the victims and their families is a burden that must be shared by all people of conscience. No society can make meaningful progress where citizens live in fear,” he said.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to restore peace, strengthen security operations, and ensure safety across the country.
Professor Yilwatda assured that authorities are committed to protecting every Nigerian life and tackling criminality and terror without compromise.
As part of efforts to support those affected, he announced a donation of N15 million to assist victims of the Angwan Rukuba attack and other patients at the hospital, noting that the gesture would help ease medical and financial burdens.
He also commiserated with families of those who lost their lives, praying for the repose of the deceased and strength for their loved ones.
The APC chairman further commended the management and staff of the Jos University Teaching Hospital for their swift response and dedication to saving lives.
During the visit, Prof. Yilwatda also paid condolences to the Ujah Anaguta, the paramount ruler of Jos North, over the attack in his domain.
He warned against normalising or politicising the crisis, insisting that the tragedy must trigger urgent, coordinated security responses, improved intelligence gathering, and stronger community engagement.
“This must be a wake-up call for leaders, communities, and institutions to unite against forces of violence threatening Plateau and other parts of the country,” he added.
Yilwatda called on political, traditional, and religious leaders, as well as youth groups and civil society, to reject division and work collectively for peace.