Tinubu Rolls Out Over 50000 AI Cameras After Killings

Tinubu Rolls Out Over 50000 AI Cameras After Killings

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of over 5,000 surveillance cameras across Plateau State, starting with Jos, following the recent Palm Sunday killings.

The directive came during a town hall meeting with political leaders, traditional rulers, and security chiefs. The move aims to improve monitoring and respond faster to security threats.

The decision followed the attack in Angwan Rukuba that left at least 27 people dead, raising fresh concerns over safety in the state.

Tinubu said the cameras would help security agencies quickly identify and track those behind the violence.

He also directed top security officials to ensure the attackers are found and brought to justice.

“The Honourable Minister for Communication is here to give you assurance that we are going to install immediately a network of cameras that will help the law enforcement agencies to identify the troublemakers instantly, over 5,000 of that,” Tinubu declared.

“We are going to install a network of cameras that will help the law enforcement agencies to identify the troublemakers.”

The President’s comments come amid mounting criticism from residents and civil society groups who have repeatedly accused authorities of failing to bring perpetrators of previous attacks to justice.

He also promised support for victims, including setting up a committee to assess losses and provide relief, while officials confirmed the cameras would use artificial intelligence for real-time surveillance.