Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang says his administration has started prosecuting individuals linked to recurring violence in the state as part of efforts to restore peace and rebuild trust among affected communities. Mutfwang disclosed this on Friday after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he briefed the President on the security situation and measures […]
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang says his administration has started prosecuting individuals linked to recurring violence in the state as part of efforts to restore peace and rebuild trust among affected communities.
Mutfwang disclosed this on Friday after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he briefed the President on the security situation and measures being taken to address the crisis.
The governor said his administration was tackling the violence through a combination of security operations and non-kinetic measures, including dialogue and sustained engagement with communities.
“We’re dealing with it from the two perspectives, both kinetic and non-kinetic,” Mutfwang said.
He explained that the government was continuing to engage residents on the need for peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and respect for human life.
Mutfwang, however, stressed that peace efforts must be accompanied by accountability, saying those found responsible for violence must face the law.
“We need to rediscover our value for humanity so that there’s no need for unnecessary shedding of blood. But at the same time, we’re ensuring that justice is done. We’re beginning to prosecute people,” he said.
The governor expressed optimism that the measures being implemented would eventually bring lasting peace to Plateau, but noted that sustained commitment from authorities and stakeholders would be necessary.
“There’s light at the end of the tunnel,” Mutfwang said, adding that several measures had already been put in place to address the security challenges.
He also disclosed that consultations among political, community and other stakeholders had continued following an earlier meeting with Tinubu on the crisis in the state.
According to him, a subcommittee had been established to examine the factors behind the recurring violence and recommend possible solutions.
Mutfwang further emphasised the need for political and community leaders to remain united, warning that divisions among leaders could undermine efforts to restore peace.
“We’ve tried to make sure that the leaders maintain cohesion so that people can see that leaders are not divided,” he said.
The governor added that rebuilding trust among communities and restoring public confidence in government remained critical to achieving sustainable peace across Plateau State.