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Insecurity In Plateau: Mutfwang Holds Crucial Meeting With Former Governors

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Gov Caleb Mutfwang and former Governor Jonah Jang

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has convened a high-level security meeting with former governors and key stakeholders in a renewed move to address the escalating wave of violent attacks across parts of the state.

According to Ireporter Online, the meeting was held against the backdrop of fresh attacks in several communities, which have reportedly claimed multiple lives and left widespread destruction of property, further heightening concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the North-Central state.

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The development is believed to be connected to the recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba and surrounding areas, where dozens of residents were allegedly killed in renewed hostilities. The attacks form part of a long-running pattern of insecurity that has plagued Plateau State for years, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people, including women and children.

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The closed-door engagement took place at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, and brought together prominent political figures, including former governors Simon Bako Lalong, Jonah David Jang, and Joshua Chibi Dariye, as well as former military administrator of the state, Rear Admiral Samuel Bitrus Atukum (retd.), alongside other key stakeholders.

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Governor Mutfwang, in a statement posted on his verified Facebook page, said discussions focused on the welfare of citizens and the urgent security challenges confronting the state, with particular attention to recent violent incidents in rural communities.

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He stated that the session extensively reviewed issues affecting the well-being, welfare, and overall development of Plateau residents, stressing the importance of addressing the renewed wave of attacks.

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Sources familiar with the meeting, as reported by Daily Trust, revealed that participants expressed deep concern over the persistent loss of lives and destruction of property, while agreeing on the need for a coordinated and united response to restore peace.

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The stakeholders reportedly resolved to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting lasting peace, encouraging harmony among communities, and ensuring justice for victims of the attacks.

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They further agreed on the establishment of robust frameworks designed to tackle the root causes of the violence, anchored on values of unity, discipline, courage, and patriotism associated with Plateau State.

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