Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has pointed fingers at certain politicians, alleging they are behind the persistent violence and insecurity plaguing the region. Speaking during a meeting with journalists at the Government House in Jos, he claimed that these attacks are orchestrated by individuals seeking political gain, particularly around election periods.
Mutfwang highlighted several incidents, including the Dogo Nahawa massacre in 2010, which claimed over 1,000 lives, and the recent attack on the Angwan Rukuba community, where more than 30 people were killed. He argued that the timing of these events points to a political motive rather than mere terrorism. “I am confident in stating that the insecurity in Plateau is fueled by desperate politicians aiming to destabilize the state,” Mutfwang asserted.
The governor also noted that recent attacks in predominantly Muslim areas like Kanam, Wase, and Quan Pan further discredit claims of religious extremism, as attackers would not target their own faith. “Our findings indicate that these acts are politically motivated. We are determined to prevent them from succeeding,” he added.