Jos Attack: ‘This Experience Will Not Repeat Itself’, Tinubu Tells Victims’ Families

President Bola Tinubu has consoled residents and families of victims of Sunday’s deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, which left at least 28 people dead and 22 others injured, assuring them that such an incident will not recur.

He gave the assurance during his visit to Jos on Thursday, where he interacted with government officials, traditional leaders, and affected families, among others.

“To the victims, there is nothing I can give you, whether in billions of naira, but I can console you and promise that this experience will not repeat itself,” Tinubu said.

Speaking directly to the woman seen holding her dead son in a viral video following the attack, Tinubu said, “I know your pain; I saw in the video how you held on to your son and felt the agony in your heart.

“Only God can give you joy and comfort. No amount of money can compensate for your loss. As a government, we will do our best to support and comfort you.”

He said the best solution for Jos is to restore the city to the way it once was, as residents remember and grew up knowing.

President Tinubu said that the government was elected on the promise of peace and prosperity, pledging to restore peace to Jos rather than merely offering condolences.

“Governor (Mutfwang), you and I were elected on the promise of peace and prosperity—not to comfort and create widows and widowers, but to bring prosperity as promised, to ensure inclusiveness in government, to share hope and aspirations with everyone, and to lead our youths.

“And to those represented here, let me give this assurance: I don’t want to be here merely commiserating and consoling. I want to be here to establish peace.”