Chief Yohana Yilpwan Margif, a former governorship candidate in Plateau State under the Labour Party and Waziri Mushere of Bokkos Local Government Area, has criticized Governor Caleb Mutfwang for remaining silent as terrorist groups and bandits continue to occupy several communities in the state.
Margif alleged that Fulani herders are carrying out a coordinated campaign to annihilate the Mushere people and seize their ancestral lands. He described the situation as a deliberate and systematic plot by agents of terror aiming to annex significant portions of Plateau State, leaving indigenous populations vulnerable and landless.
He condemned ongoing killings and village raids, emphasizing that these are not isolated incidents but part of a strategic effort to usurp farmland from local communities. Margif expressed concern over the governor’s silence and failure to fulfill previous promises made during visits to affected areas, suggesting this may have emboldened the attackers.
Highlighting the disparity in armament, Margif noted that the well-equipped Fulani herdsmen are targeting approximately 40 percent of Plateau’s farming lands, overpowering unarmed and defenseless communities. He called for a unified response from Plateau citizens to demand urgent action from their leaders to address the escalating threat.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who assumed office in May 2023, has not publicly responded to these allegations. His administration has faced criticism over its handling of security in the state, with calls from opposition figures and community leaders for more decisive measures to combat rising violence.
The security situation in Plateau State remains tense, with residents and leaders seeking effective solutions to restore peace and safety to the region.
