President Bola Tinubu has adjusted his official schedule, cancelling his planned visit to Ogun State and redirecting his attention to Plateau State following the tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba community, where more than 40 people were killed by suspected armed assailants during the Palm Sunday period.
The decision reflects the administration’s immediate response to rising insecurity concerns and the need for national solidarity in moments of tragedy.
Tinubu is expected to personally meet with families of victims and community leaders in Jos to express condolences and reassure them of federal support.
The announcement was made through the Presidency, detailing changes to previously arranged state engagements.
According to official communication, the President was initially billed to visit Iperu in Ogun State to launch operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport, a key infrastructure project expected to boost regional trade and aviation activities.
However, the violent incident in Plateau State shifted priorities, prompting urgent reassessment of the schedule.
The administration described the situation as deeply unfortunate, stressing that national leadership must be physically present where citizens are experiencing grief and insecurity.
In a strongly worded message released by the Presidency, Tinubu emphasized that the protection of lives remains the core duty of government.
He noted that the response to insecurity will be intensified and that perpetrators of violent attacks will be brought to justice through strengthened security operations and intelligence coordination.
The statement also confirmed that after the condolence engagement in Plateau State, Tinubu will proceed to Lagos to observe the Good Friday commemoration.
From there, he will continue other scheduled national assignments across different states, including Ogun, Lagos, and Bayelsa, which focus on infrastructure development, economic expansion, and investment promotion.
Security agencies have been directed to step up surveillance and improve rapid response mechanisms in vulnerable communities.
The government maintains that restoring public confidence is essential to sustaining national stability and development.
Tinubu further reiterated that national unity is critical in overcoming security challenges, urging citizens to remain calm while authorities work to prevent further violence.
He also called for cooperation between state governments and federal agencies to address the root causes of insecurity and improve community protection systems.
In his message of sympathy, Tinubu assured the affected families that their pain is shared at the highest level of government, adding that no effort would be spared in ensuring justice for the victims of the Plateau attack.
The Presidency restated that despite disruptions to official travel plans, governance activities will continue without delay, particularly in areas tied to economic growth and national development.
As the nation mourns the victims, Tinubu’s revised itinerary underscores a shift in focus toward emergency response, humanitarian support, and reinforcement of national security structures.
The federal government reaffirmed its commitment to peacebuilding and long-term stability, insisting that tragedies such as the Plateau attack will not deter ongoing efforts to secure every part of the country.
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