Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has said that the recent wave of violence in parts of the state cannot be traced to a single cause, describing the situation as complex and driven by multiple factors.
The governor made this known during an interview at the State House in Abuja, where he addressed concerns over the persistent attacks and growing insecurity in some communities across Plateau State.
According to him, understanding the real cause of the crisis requires careful investigation involving both victims and perpetrators, noting that the absence of arrests has made it difficult to determine the true motives behind the attacks.
“In a crisis of this nature, you can’t reduce it to one reason. It’s a mixture of multiple reasons. Sometimes you can only deduce the actual reasons when you are able to get two groups of people — the victims and the attackers.”
Governor Mutfwang explained that security agencies are yet to apprehend those responsible for the violence, adding that this has limited efforts to fully uncover the root causes of the attacks.
“Unfortunately, we’ve not been able to lay hands on the attackers yet to know their identities and their motive. But of course, the victims would normally speak.”
He, however, strongly condemned the killings, describing them as barbaric acts that should not be justified under any circumstance.
“We are seeing this as an act of criminality. It’s barbaric. We condemn it. It’s an act of terrorism because whatever religion you belong to does not give you any basis to carry out such actions.”
The governor emphasized that the government is treating the situation as a serious security concern and assured residents that efforts are ongoing to restore peace and bring those responsible to justice.
He also called on citizens to remain calm and support security agencies with useful information that could help in tracking down the perpetrators and preventing further attacks.
Governor Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, stressing that lasting peace remains a top priority for the state government.
