Mutfwang seeks Tinubu’s support to resettle Plateau attack victims
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to provide federal support to enable thousands of people displaced by violent attacks to return to their ancestral communities.
Thousands of residents have fled their homes in recent years following repeated attacks in communities across Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Bokkos, Riyom and Bassa local government areas.
Mutfwang made the appeal on Saturday while speaking at the 2027 presidential campaign rally held along Zaria Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
He praised Tinubu's efforts to tackle insecurity but stressed that more government intervention was needed to ensure displaced residents could safely return to their communities.
The governor explained that many of the affected people had spent years in displacement camps and were eager to return home, resume farming and rebuild their shattered lives.
“We have been working hard to fight all forms of criminality and we believe you will lead us in that direction. We will continue to solicit your help to make sure our people that are internally displaced return to their homes. This requires a substantial intervention. We are confident that what you did before, you will do it again,” Mutfwang said.
He urged the Federal Government to strengthen security operations in the affected areas and provide the necessary assistance for the resettlement of displaced communities.
Mutfwang also pledged continued cooperation with security agencies and other relevant authorities to restore lasting peace across Plateau State.
He assured supporters at the rally that the people of Plateau would give him massive electoral support in 2027.
The governor further commended Tinubu for federal projects and programmes in the state, particularly road construction, improved security, agricultural support and youth empowerment initiatives.
The rally attracted several prominent political figures, including President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, ministers and other dignitaries.
Mutfwang seeks Tinubu’s support to resettle Plateau attack victims