Governor Muftwang: Plateau Crisis Is No Longer Random—It’s a Sponsored Genocide
Jos, Nigeria – In a powerful outcry on national TV, Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang has described the ongoing bloodshed in the state as nothing short of a “sponsored genocide.”
According to him, armed bandits have overtaken and renamed at least 64 communities across Plateau, especially in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government areas.
Speaking during a recent appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, Governor Muftwang painted a chilling picture of the violence plaguing the state. Over 50 lives have been lost, thousands displaced, and entire villages razed to the ground — and it’s far from over.
“I can tell you in all honesty, there’s no other way to describe this than genocide sponsored by terrorists,” he said. “The real question now is: who are the powers behind these attacks?”
A Call for Urgent and United Security Action
Governor Muftwang called on Nigeria’s security agencies to stop working in silos and instead collaborate to uncover and dismantle the deadly networks behind the violence.
“This is no longer a case of isolated attacks. It’s systematic, well-organized, and heavily funded,” he stressed. “Our security operatives must work together to gather the right intelligence and bring the perpetrators to justice.”
64 Communities Now Under Bandit Control
In a startling revelation, the governor disclosed that at least 64 communities in Plateau have already been taken over by armed groups. These invaders didn’t just chase people out — they’ve settled into these villages, renamed them, and are living there comfortably on land that was violently stolen.
“This isn’t just conflict. It’s displacement, occupation, and takeover,” Muftwang said with emotion. “Our people are now refugees in their own state.”
The Plateau Struggle: A Long History, A Darker Present
For years, Plateau has been a hotspot for clashes, often between farmers and herders over land and resources. But according to Muftwang, what’s happening now is far more insidious.
The sheer scale, coordination, and brutality of these attacks point to a larger agenda — one that goes beyond simple land disputes.
“We are witnessing something more dangerous — a pattern designed to wipe out communities and take over ancestral lands,” he warned.
Mounting Pressure on the Federal Government
As the horror unfolds, Nigerians are demanding stronger federal intervention. There are growing calls for a swift and decisive security response to reclaim the occupied territories and protect those still under threat.
So far, the Federal Government has not issued an official response, but pressure is building.
“Enough is enough,” said a local elder in Bokkos. “Our villages are burning, our people are dying, and the world cannot look away.”
The cries from Plateau are loud and urgent. What’s at stake isn’t just land — it’s the very identity and survival of entire communities.
As Nigerians wait for action, one thing is clear: silence is no longer an option.
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