Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited Bin Mper Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area following a gunmen’s attack that killed 25 people and injured several others.

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The attack occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with the governor visiting the community on Thursday to commiserate with residents and families of the victims.

Mutfwang, who addressed the community, described the attack as “barbaric, senseless and unacceptable,” assuring residents that his administration would strengthen security measures to prevent further attacks.

“This is not an attack on the community alone; it is an attack on me,” the governor said.

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“I pray that God will grant you peace and comfort. The police have said that some persons have been arrested, and we will follow the matter to its logical conclusion.”

Mutfwang said the killing of innocent residents was a direct challenge to the government’s resolve to protect lives and property in the state.

He assured residents that the government would “adopt additional strategies and strengthen existing security measures to prevent further attacks on vulnerable communities.”

The governor said the attack occurred shortly after the state government and security agencies reviewed the state’s security architecture with the new General Officer Commanding, 3 Division, Nigerian Army.

“We will do everything within our powers to ensure that you remain on your land. Nobody will take over your land,” he said.

Earlier, Mutfwang received a security briefing from the GOC, during which he called for more proactive, intelligence-driven and coordinated measures to protect vulnerable communities and prevent attacks.

📰 Source: Punch Nigeria