Plateau Crisis: Tinubu Secures Peace Pledge, Approves N2bn Aid

President Bola Tinubu has secured a fresh peace commitment from political, traditional and community leaders in Plateau State following renewed unrest in parts of the state, while approving N2 billion in emergency support for victims and reconstruction efforts.

The President announced the intervention after a high-level security and reconciliation meeting attended by state officials, security chiefs, religious leaders and stakeholders in Abuja. The move is aimed at restoring calm after recent attacks that displaced residents and destroyed homes and farmlands.

According to officials, the N2 billion package will cover humanitarian relief, temporary shelter, rebuilding of damaged communities and support for affected families. Relevant federal agencies have been directed to work with the Plateau State Government to ensure immediate disbursement and transparent implementation.

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Tinubu urged leaders in the state to sustain dialogue and avoid inflammatory statements capable of worsening tensions. He said lasting peace would require cooperation among ethnic, religious and political interests, stressing that innocent citizens should not continue to suffer from recurring violence.

Plateau has experienced repeated clashes linked to land disputes, communal tensions and criminal attacks. The latest disturbances triggered concerns across the country and renewed calls for stronger federal intervention.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang welcomed the President’s support, describing it as timely and reassuring for affected communities. He said the state government would complement federal efforts through relief distribution and intensified security coordination.

Traditional rulers at the meeting reportedly pledged to strengthen local peace structures, encourage intelligence sharing and support reconciliation efforts among affected communities.

Security agencies have also been ordered to increase surveillance in flashpoint areas, prevent reprisals and apprehend those behind recent violence. Military and police deployments are expected to continue until normalcy is fully restored.

Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly warned of worsening displacement in Plateau, with many families requiring urgent food, medical care and shelter.

Residents and civil society groups have urged the government to move beyond emergency responses and address the root causes of violence, including competition over land, unemployment and weak prosecution of offenders.

The latest presidential intervention is being seen as a test of Tinubu’s commitment to tackling insecurity through a mix of security enforcement, humanitarian support and political dialogue.

Analysts say whether the peace pledge holds will depend on swift implementation of promises made at the meeting and sustained engagement with local communities.

For now, affected residents hope the federal aid and renewed commitments from leaders will bring stability to a state long troubled by cycles of violence.