Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep grief and outrage over the brutal attack on a mining camp in Kuru District, Jos South Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of several residents.
The governor reacted on Thursday to the killing of seven people by gunmen who stormed a mining site in Kuru community late on Wednesday night.
In a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and described the attack as barbaric, senseless, and deeply unfortunate, particularly at a time when the state government is intensifying efforts to restore lasting peace across Plateau State.
The governor also condemned what he described as coordinated terror attacks in Kuru, Gyel, and Buhum communities of Chugwi Village, Vwang District, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property in all parts of the state.
“The tragic loss of innocent lives is deeply painful. However, these cowardly acts of terror will not weaken our resolve to confront banditry, terrorism, and all forms of criminality head-on,” the statement quoted the governor as saying.
Governor Mutfwang commended the resilience and dedication of security agencies operating in the state and urged them to intensify intelligence-driven operations to ensure the swift arrest and prosecution of those behind the attacks.
He further directed security agencies to strengthen collaboration with local communities to proactively identify, disrupt, and neutralise emerging security threats, while assuring affected families of the government’s solidarity and support.
The governor also tasked personnel of Operation Rainbow, the state’s internal security outfit, to enhance intelligence gathering and early-warning systems to enable timely and effective security responses.
Reassuring residents, Governor Mutfwang reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the safety, security, and overall welfare of the people of Plateau State.
