Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has appealed to the community recently attacked to forgive the government because they failed them.
The governor, who paid a visit to the attacked community to sympathise with the people, expressed sorrow over the incident, admitting that despite efforts made, the government fell short in preventing the tragedy.
“The whole nation mourns with you, the international community mourns with you. I have cried since yesterday. All arrangements were put in place to avoid this, yet we failed you. On behalf of the government and security agencies, please forgive us,” he said.
The governor condemned the continuous attacks that have plagued the Irigwe land and promised renewed commitment toward ending the violence. He lamented the state of infrastructure, including poor roads, attributing it to years of neglect due to insecurity and terrorism.
“We are more determined than ever to ensure that no more innocent blood is shed on the Plateau. There’s no reason for anyone to take the law into their hands. While we continue to invest in security, communities must also rise to defend themselves. We can no longer afford to sleep while the enemy strikes at night,” he warned.
He called on youths to stay vigilant, especially during the upcoming farming season.
He also conveyed the assurances of President Tinubu, promising federal support for them not just to survive, but to thrive in their ancestral land.
Kwankwaso: Perpetrators of Plateau Killings Must Be Brought to Book
Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in 2023, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on the relevant authorities to ensure that perpetrators of the heinous killings in Plateau State were brought to book.
He asked the federal government to rise to their responsibility to ensure that Plateau State did not become a hotbed of violence by ensuring that lives and property were protected.
Kwankwaso, in a post on his verified Facebook handle, said: “I am saddened to learn of the attack on the Zike community, Kimakpa, Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in the death of 51 people and destruction of several properties.
“This sad attack came after over 50 persons were killed within a week in attacks over five communities in the state.
“It is important that Plateau State must not be allowed to become a hotbed of violence and wanton destruction again after the relative peace it has enjoyed in recent years.
“The federal government must rise to its responsibility to ensure that all lives and properties are protected and the message of peace should be embraced by everyone in the state and beyond.
“I extend my condolences to the government and people of Plateau State. I also urge the authorities to ensure that justice is served by bringing the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to book,” Kwankwaso stated.
