From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has visited Bin Mper Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area following the deadly attack on the community on August 18, 2026.
The attack reportedly claimed several lives and left others injured.
Speaking during the visit, Governor Mutfwang described the incident as barbaric, senseless and unacceptable, while commiserating with the bereaved families and the affected community.
He said the attack was not only against the community but also a direct affront to him and the Plateau State Government’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
“This is not an attack on the community alone; it is an attack on me.”
Mutfwang assured residents that his administration would strengthen existing security measures and adopt additional strategies to prevent further attacks on vulnerable communities.
He said security agencies had already commenced investigations, noting that some suspects had been arrested, and assured the people that the matter would be pursued to its logical conclusion.
The Governor also assured residents that they would not be forced from their ancestral lands.
“We will do everything within our powers to ensure that you remain on your land. Nobody will take over your land,” he said.
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Mutfwang called for stronger collaboration among communities, traditional institutions, government and security agencies in the fight against insecurity.
He urged Plateau youths to remain peaceful, vigilant and law-abiding while supporting legitimate security efforts.
Earlier, the Governor received a security briefing from the General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, where he called for proactive, intelligence-driven and coordinated operations to protect vulnerable communities and prevent attacks.
He also visited the Mishkagham Mwaghavul, Da John Putmang Hirse, to commiserate with the traditional institution, bereaved families and the wider Mwaghavul community.
The traditional ruler thanked the Governor for identifying with the people in their moment of grief, describing the attack as senseless and deliberate.
He said the Mwaghavul people would remain peaceful and resilient and would not abandon their ancestral lands because of intimidation.
Also speaking, President of the Mwaghavul Development Association Women’s Wing, Mrs Grace Joseph Gora, sympathised with the bereaved families and appealed to residents, particularly women, to remain calm and support efforts to restore security.
Governor Mutfwang, who was accompanied by senior government officials, security chiefs and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, Dr Abiodun Esiet, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security and protecting communities across Plateau State.
He said the government would continue working with security agencies and other stakeholders to restore peace and ensure that citizens can live safely on their ancestral lands.