Newz…Governor vows stronger push against insecurity, seeks stakeholders’ unity By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said the state government will facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes once security conditions become conducive. Mutfwang also called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to tackle insecurity and restore lasting peace across the state. The governor spoke on Thursday in Jos at a leadership retreat organised by the Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement (PIDAN).
He said restoring peace and creating a safe environment for displaced communities to return home remained a priority of his administration. Against the backdrop of recent security challenges in parts of the state, Mutfwang said the government would continue to work with security agencies, traditional institutions, communities and other stakeholders to ensure that IDPs returned safely to their ancestral communities. He stressed the importance of intelligence gathering, effective communication and active community participation in preventing attacks.
The governor urged stakeholders across ethnic, religious, political and professional divides to renew their commitment to unity, peace and inclusive development, saying Plateau could not overcome its challenges without collective action. According to him, stronger collaboration among government, citizens, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and development partners was necessary to secure the future of the state. Mutfwang linked peace and development to improved connectivity, rural infrastructure, communication and economic opportunities, assuring that his administration would continue to expand road infrastructure and rural connectivity.
He said improved access to rural communities would strengthen economic activities while reducing the isolation of vulnerable communities. The governor also identified Plateau’s mineral resources and livestock sector as major economic opportunities, urging stakeholders to ensure responsible management of the resources for the benefit of the people. He called for organised artisanal mining, stronger regulation, environmental responsibility and greater value for host communities.
On livestock development, Mutfwang urged citizens to look beyond concerns surrounding ranching and focus on the economic oppo… Bin Mper killings direct affront to me, Governor says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has described the deadly attack on Bin Mper community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area as a direct attack on his person, vowing that his administration would do everything within its powers to protect the people and prevent the takeover of their ancestral lands. Mutfwang stated this on Thursday when he visited the community to sympathise with victims and families of those killed in the attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
The governor, who expressed deep pain over the incident, described the attack as barbaric, senseless and unacceptable, assuring residents that the government would strengthen security measures to protect vulnerable communities across the state. “This is not an attack on the community alone; it is an attack on me. I pray that God will grant you peace and comfort.
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