Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has strongly condemned the violent attacks that struck communities in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas on March 28, 2025, describing the incident as “genocide sponsored by terrorists.”
At least 52 people, including children, were killed during the coordinated assaults, which have reignited long-standing concerns about insecurity and ethnic violence in the region.
Governor Mutfwang Decries Violence, Demands Accountability
During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, April 7, Governor Mutfwang expressed deep sorrow and frustration over the escalating violence. He questioned the motives and backers behind the attacks and urged the country’s security institutions to rise to the challenge.
“I can tell you in all honesty that I cannot find any explanation other than genocide sponsored by terrorists,” Mutfwang said.
“The question is, who are the persons behind the organisers of this terrorism? This is what the security agencies must help us to unravel.”
The governor insisted that the bloodshed was not random, but rather part of a systematic attempt to destabilise the state and destroy communities.
According to a report by Vanguard, Mutfwang argued that the attackers appeared well-organised, which points to a larger, coordinated plan, rather than spontaneous violence.
Governor Calls for Unified Security Response
Mutfwang called on Nigeria’s security agencies to increase cooperation and intelligence-sharing in order to effectively uncover and neutralise those behind the attacks.
“This is being sponsored from somewhere, and I am sure that in the coming days, the security agencies will work together, not at cross-purposes but in unison, to be able to bring out the requisite intelligence that will help us to put this matter behind us,” he added.
Plateau State has long been a hotspot for deadly confrontations, often blamed on long-standing tensions between farmers and herders, bandit activity, and communal disputes.
The March 28 tragedy is among the deadliest in recent memory and has again highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing security struggles. Calls for urgent government action and justice have grown louder as families mourn their loved ones and communities seek answers.
Residents, civil society organizations, and human rights advocates have continued to demand an end to the bloodshed and a thorough investigation into the causes and sponsors of the violence.
