No Plateau LG Under Bandits’ Control – Mutfwang

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said no local government area in the state is under the control of bandits and terrorists.

Mutfwang made the assertion during an interactive session with journalists at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos yesterday. He briefed the media on the steps his administration had taken to address security challenges in the state.

The governor pointed out that despite pockets of violence witnessed in some local government areas, notably Riyom, Bokkos, Bassa, Kanam, and Mangu, the government has made progress, contrary to what is being reported and put out in the media.

He noted that, contrary to what the outside world is made to believe, Plateau State is relatively safer than other states in the North, such as Zamfara, Niger, Sokoto, Nasarawa, Katsina, and Kebbi.

Mutfwang explained that when he was sworn in on May 29, 2023, he immediately set up a security committee to investigate the lingering issues of insecurity in the state and find a way to mitigate the situation.

The committee has been working around the clock to ensure that insecurity in the state is seriously improved.

He also promised a revamped Operation Rainbow to complement the efforts of Operation Safe Haven, the military task force established to maintain peace in the state.

The Governor said he has prioritised civil servants’ welfare in the state.

“Our workers are regaining their pride. We’ve restored dignity and hope in the Plateau workforce.”

“We are revamping the tourism sector. The Jos Wildlife Park is being overhauled, while the Plateau and Hill Station Hotels are undergoing revival. These efforts aim to restore the Plateau’s image as a land of peace, culture, and tourism.

He added that the state government is also revamping critical sectors to provide massive development to our people.

The governor also disclosed that his administration has prioritised infrastructure as a gateway to development, delivering on roads that for decades remained symbols of government neglect. He added that over 30 critical road projects have been completed, with dozens more ongoing across all three senatorial zones.

“From the iconic Utonkon–Nunku–Keana Flyover to the narrow streets of Dutse Uku and the arterial Liberty Boulevard, the message is clear: no part of Plateau is too remote for progress.

He further noted that beyond urban roads, strategic projects like the Rukuba–Miango–Farin Lamba and Mangu–Gindiri–Lere roads are breathing new life into rural economies and agricultural logistics, linking farmers to markets, children to schools, and communities to health care.