Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has reiterated his administration’s commitment to justice and fairness in handling disputes involving cattle-related issues in Plateau State. He made this known during the inaugural Plateau Business Coalition for Health (PBC Health) Summit, hosted by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau State Chapter, in Jos.
Speaking at the summit, the governor emphasized that no ethnic group should be wrongly labeled or stigmatized over cattle disputes. “Whenever our indigenous people have been accused, we look into it deeply and try to arrest the situation,” he said.
He explained that in some cases, cow carcasses are deliberately used to instigate conflict between communities. “Where we discover that there are carcasses that are trying to create a problem, we find a way to resolve it,” Mutfwang noted.
Governor Mutfwang stated that his administration will continue to promote peace by resisting any attempts to criminalize or target any particular ethnic group. “Far be it from us to brand any of our nationalities as cattle rustlers,” he said firmly.
The governor also called on citizens, especially those active on social media, to be responsible in their communication. “Respect the dead. When things are said, do not take them out of context,” he appealed.
Mutfwang stressed the need for collective efforts to end the cycle of violence and misinformation in Plateau. He said the state must move beyond the divisive narratives that have caused tension in the past.
He used the platform to thank President Bola Tinubu for showing support and concern regarding the security situation in Plateau. “By the grace of God, a solution we will find,” he concluded.
