Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, has vowed that perpetrators of the deadly attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area will be brought to justice.
The governor made the pledge in a post on X after visiting the affected community, where he met grieving families and assessed the aftermath of the violence.
“Today, I visited Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area with a heavy heart following the heinous attack on innocent citizens,” Mutfwang said.
“I stood with grieving families, listened to their pain, and shared in their loss… Your pain is my pain, and the pain of Plateau State.”
He assured residents that his administration would not relent in ensuring accountability.
“I assure you that those responsible for this evil act will not go unpunished. My administration will pursue justice relentlessly until the perpetrators are brought to book,” he added.
As part of immediate relief measures, the governor announced that the state government would cover the medical expenses of all injured victims and ensure dignified burials for those who lost their lives.
“We will also ensure that the lives lost are honoured with dignity through a befitting burial… the Plateau State Government will take full responsibility for the medical treatment of all those currently receiving care,” he stated.
Mutfwang further emphasised the need for collective action in tackling insecurity, urging traditional rulers, religious leaders and community stakeholders to work closely with government authorities.
“Security is a shared responsibility, and together, we must rise above division and confront this challenge with unity and resolve,” he said.
According to the Plateau State Police Command, at least 12 people—10 men and two women—were killed in the attack.
In response, the state government imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area to restore order and prevent further violence.
The incident adds to growing security concerns in Plateau, coming weeks after another attack in Kanam Local Government Area reportedly claimed the lives of over 20 security operatives and vigilantes.
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