Oluwafunbi Bello 
JOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s government orders the deployment of more than 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau State following a deadly attack that kills dozens during Palm Sunday services.
President Bola Tinubu announces the measure during a visit to Jos on Thursday, saying the network will enable security agencies to identify and track attackers in real time.
“We are going to install over 5,000 cameras to help law enforcement identify troublemakers instantly,” Tinubu says.
The directive follows an assault on a community in Jos North, where gunmen target worshippers, triggering national and international condemnation.
Tinubu calls for a shift from reactive responses to decisive security action.
“You must go out and find the killers,” he tells security chiefs. “Not merely to console victims.”
The president praises the armed forces but insists stronger action is required to end recurring violence.
Defence officials, including Christopher Musa, have already signalled a tougher military stance, urging troops to intensify operations against armed groups.
Critics, however, question whether the surveillance rollout will deliver lasting security improvements, citing repeated cycles of attacks and government pledges.
The Plateau State has long faced ethno-religious tensions, with communities demanding stronger protection and accountability from authorities.
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