Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bernard Doro has paid a condolence visit to Jos, the Plateau state capital to commiserate the state government and residents over the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.
In his remarks, the Minister expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as particularly tragic given the relative peace previously enjoyed in Plateau State.
“To wake up to such callous violence and loss of life is truly heartbreaking,” he said, while acknowledging the weight of leadership on the Governor.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s support, assuring that security agencies would provide full cooperation in addressing the crisis. “We stand in solidarity with you and will continue to support efforts until the perpetrators are brought to justice,” the Minister stated.
The Minister proceeded to Angwan Rukuba to commiserate with affected families and the community afterwards.
Also speaking during the visit, the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang assured residents of intensified security measures following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, declaring that the state “will not bow to the blackmail of terror.”
Describing the incident as both painful and avoidable, Governor Mutfwang said the scale of brutality was deeply disturbing.
“When I saw the corpses, I could barely hold myself,” he stated, lamenting the loss of innocent lives, including that of a heavily pregnant woman, in what he described as an “unprovoked aggression,” he decried.
The Governor alleged that the attack was not random but a calculated and coordinated effort to destabilise the state.
According to him, “this was a well-thought-out, well-orchestrated plan,” adding that certain elements were unsettled by the growing peace and stability in the state and were determined to reverse the gains.
He further noted a long-standing campaign to demarket Plateau State by portraying it as unsafe, thereby discouraging investors and visitors.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment, Mutfwang highlighted the progress made over the past two years in restoring peace and rebuilding public confidence.
He stressed that the recent violence was intended to undermine those achievements.
“This is not just an ordinary attack; it is because of the peace that had come,” he said.
The Governor disclosed that the state government had convened a Security Council meeting to identify lapses and strengthen the existing security architecture.
He also announced that the government would cover the medical expenses of victims currently receiving treatment and allow families to conduct dignified burials for their loved ones, rather than enforce a mass burial.
Emphasising the importance of collective responsibility, the Governor urged residents to actively support security agencies with timely and credible information.
“When you see something, say something. Security agencies are not soothsayers; they rely on actionable intelligence,” he said.
