Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks in Bassa communities and other parts of the state, describing them as “coordinated acts of terror” intended to displace indigenous populations and destabilize peace in their ancestral homes.
In a statewide broadcast on Wednesday morning, the governor decried the targeted violence, which he said was not random but part of a calculated effort to drive residents from their land and violate their fundamental right to exist peacefully.
Referring to the deadly assault on Kwall District, Governor Mutfwang revealed that no fewer than 51 individuals—among them women, children, and the elderly—lost their lives in the attack. He added that hundreds of homes were razed, property destroyed, and many sustained injuries.
“This is not just an attack; it is a clear attempt to instill fear, displace communities, and desecrate human dignity. We will not allow it to stand,” he declared.
As part of immediate security measures, the governor announced a statewide ban on night grazing and the transportation of cattle by vehicles after 7:00 p.m. Additionally, a restriction on motorcycle movements has been imposed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. across all local government areas until further notice.
Governor Mutfwang also called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth associations to play active roles in safeguarding their communities. He urged them to revive local vigilante groups and organize night patrols in collaboration with formal security agencies, stressing the need for a robust, community-based response system to curb the rising insecurity.
“The protection of our people is a collective duty. We must unite to defend our communities against those who seek to destroy them,” he said.
