By James Moses (9News Nigeria, Jos)
The Excutive Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has visited survivors of the recent attacks on the residents in Barkin-Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the State.
Governor Mutfwang who toured the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) after the departure of Vice President Kashim Shettima, expressed heartfelt sympathy to the victims and assured them of government support.
He emphasized the administration’s determination to halt the persistent violence and bring perpetrators to Justice.
Moving through the hospital wards, Governor Mutfwang pledges to shoulder the medical bills for individuals with gunshots and matchete injuries. Additionally, he confirmed settling bills for patients discharged in the last six months who lacks the means to cover their expenses.
Assuring the people of Plateau State, the Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, pledging the continued support in all circumstances.
Governor Mutfwang extended gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and all Security Chiefs for their prompt response in addressing the security situation in the State.
He also appealed for further assistance from the Federal Government in rehabilitating attack survivors and resettling displaced persons.
It could be recalled over 160 lives were reportedly murdered on Christmas Eve by armed bandits suspected to be Fulani Militia in Barkin-Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the State, as the the attacks also spilled into Christmas day invading different communities LGAs where they killed and destroyed properties with impunity.
