Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has pledged that those behind the “heinous” attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area will face justice.
In a post on X on Wednesday, following his visit to the affected community, the Governor stated, “Today, I visited Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area with a heavy heart following the heinous attack on innocent citizens. I stood with grieving families, listened to their pain, and shared in their loss. No words can truly capture the depth of sorrow in moments like this, but I want every affected family to know you are not alone. Your pain is my pain, and the pain of Plateau State.”
Mutfwang assured residents that his administration would pursue justice relentlessly. “I assure you that those responsible for this evil act will not go unpunished. My administration will pursue justice relentlessly until the perpetrators are brought to book,” he said.
To aid victims, the Governor announced that the state government would cover the medical expenses of all injured and ensure a befitting burial for those who died.
He also highlighted that security is a “shared responsibility” and called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders to work together with the government. “Security is a shared responsibility, and together, we must rise above division and confront this challenge with unity and resolve,” he added.
According to the Plateau State Police Command, Sunday’s attack left 12 people dead, including 10 men and two women. Following the incident, the state government imposed a 48-hour curfew on the Angwan Rukuba community, effective from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026.
