Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has assured residents of Mangu Local Government Area that his administration will do everything within its powers to protect their ancestral land following a series of deadly attacks.
Mutfwang gave the assurance on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when he visited Bin Mper community in Kombun District, where several people were killed and others injured in an attack.
The governor described the incident as “barbaric, senseless and unacceptable”, saying the loss of innocent lives was not only an attack on the community but also a direct affront to him and the Plateau State Government.
“This is not an attack on the community alone; it is an attack on me,” Mutfwang said, adding that the government would strengthen existing security measures and adopt additional strategies to protect vulnerable communities.
He said the police had arrested some suspects and pledged that the matter would be pursued to its logical conclusion.
Mangu attacks raise fresh security concerns
The latest attack came amid growing insecurity in Mangu, with several attacks reportedly recorded in the area within a week.
The governor called for more proactive, intelligence-driven and coordinated security operations to prevent attacks before they occur. He also urged residents to remain peaceful, vigilant and law-abiding while working with traditional institutions, government authorities and security agencies.
Following Tuesday’s deadly attack on the Bi Mper community, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Maxwell Dangana, moved his tactical office to Mangu for two weeks.
The military has also launched Operation Hard Nut, aimed at flushing out terrorists and restoring normalcy in the area.
The Plateau State Police Command separately announced the arrest of a suspected mastermind in connection with the attack.
Mutfwang also visited the Mishkagham Mwaghavul, Da. John Putmang Hirse, to sympathise with bereaved families and the wider Mwaghavul community.
Hirse described the attack as deliberate and senseless, stressing that residents had lived peacefully with their neighbours and accommodated visitors.
He said the Mwaghavul people would remain peaceful and law-abiding, insisting that intimidation would not force them to abandon their ancestral land.
The governor’s visit followed a security briefing from the Army commander and included senior government officials and security chiefs in the state.
