Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State has expressed deep concern over the persistent and deadly attacks on communities across the state, revealing that bandits have taken control of at least 64 communities.
Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired Tuesday night, the governor attributed the violent onslaughts to marauding bandits, many of whom are believed to be armed herdsmen.
Governor Muftwang lamented the scale and frequency of the attacks, highlighting the suffering endured by residents in the affected areas. He commended their resilience, citing the Ruwi community as a prime example. “The Ruwi community that was first attacked lost about 17 people in 2023, but they bounced back — which shows the resilience of the people,” he said.
In recent weeks, over 50 people have reportedly been killed in attacks across five communities, with more than 300 homes set ablaze by suspected herdsmen. The state government, through the Secretary to the Government, Samuel Jatau, has visited some of the devastated communities to assess the extent of the damage and distribute relief materials to survivors.
Governor Muftwang stressed that these tragic events are not isolated incidents. He pointed out that Plateau State has been grappling with such attacks for over a decade, but the situation has failed to attract adequate national attention.
According to the governor, the growing occupation of local communities by bandits poses a significant threat to peace and stability in the region, and urgent national action is required to address the crisis.
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