Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, has assured residents that the ongoing killings and violence in parts of the state will soon be brought under control, stressing that his administration is stepping up efforts to restore peace and security.
Speaking during an interview on News Central�, the governor declared that the bloodshed across Plateau would not be allowed to continue.
“Killings won’t continue. Let me make it very clear, we are determined to bring this to an end. Plateau cannot remain a theatre of bloodshed,” he said.
Mutfwang stated that the attacks in communities such as Mangu, Bokkos, and Barkin Ladi should not be viewed as ordinary communal clashes, insisting they bear the marks of terrorism.
“What is happening in places like Mangu, Bokkos and Barkin Ladi are not mere communal clashes, these are acts of terrorism, and we will treat them as such,” he stated.
The governor further alleged that political interests may be fueling the violence, arguing that the pattern and timing of the attacks suggest attempts to destabilise emerging political realities in the Middle Belt.
“We believe strongly that there is a political motive behind these incidents. The timing and pattern suggest that certain interests are uncomfortable with emerging realities,” he added.
According to him, many homogeneous communities in the Middle Belt have resolved to take greater control of their political future ahead of 2027, a development he said may be unsettling to some members of the political elite.
Mutfwang, however, maintained that the state government was not powerless, noting that it was collaborating with security agencies and reviewing strategies to ensure residents regain confidence in their safety.
“We are not helpless. We are working with security agencies, we are re-strategising, and we will ensure that our people can sleep with their two eyes closed again,” he said.
Earlier, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of News Central, Kayode Akintemi, reaffirmed the station’s commitment to highlighting issues affecting ordinary Nigerians.
According to him, the media organisation remains focused on developmental journalism and giving visibility to voices often ignored in national conversations.
Akintemi said the visit to Plateau was aimed at drawing national attention to the pain, losses, and trauma experienced by communities in the Middle Belt, stressing that the role of the media is to hold power accountable and keep citizens’ concerns in the spotlight.