We have failed you, please forgive us, Plateau Governor Mutfwang says to attacked community
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has appealed to the community recently attacked to forgive the government because they failed them.
The governor, who paid a visit to the attacked community to sympathise with the people, expressed sorrow over the incident, admitting that despite efforts made, the government fell short in preventing the tragedy.
“The whole nation mourns with you, the international community mourns with you. I have cried since yesterday. All arrangements were put in place to avoid this, yet we failed you. On behalf of the government and security agencies, please forgive us,” he said.
The governor condemned the continuous attacks that have plagued the Irigwe land and promised renewed commitment toward ending the violence. He lamented the state of infrastructure, including poor roads, attributing it to years of neglect due to insecurity and terrorism.
“We are more determined than ever to ensure that no more innocent blood is shed on the Plateau. There’s no reason for anyone to take the law into their hands. While we continue to invest in security, communities must also rise to defend themselves. We can no longer afford to sleep while the enemy strikes at night,” he warned.
He called on youths to stay vigilant, especially during the upcoming farming season.
“This is not the time to lament or trade blame. It’s time to unite and protect one another. The people who attack us are not ghosts — they are known, and those shielding them are complicit,” he added.
He also conveyed the assurances of President Tinubu, promising federal support for them not just to survive, but to thrive in their ancestral land.
