No Local Government in Plateau is Under Bandits’ Control, Says Governor Mutfwang

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has dismissed claims that some local government areas in the state were under the control of bandits.

Caleb reassured the people that the state was about the safest in the north currently.

The governor, who spoke at an interactive session with journalists at the New Government House, Jos, said aside from the pockets of violence witnessed in a few local government areas, the government had made tremendous progress in the area of peace and security.

He said governors of North-central states had resolved to convene a security summit to further strengthen the security of the region.

The interactive session, which provided a platform for open dialogue, saw the governor address critical issues, ranging from security and infrastructure to health, education, and economic development.

He emphasised the importance of the media as strategic partners in nation-building and governance, stating that public feedback remains central to his administration’s decision-making process.

Mutfwang also spoke on the state’s power sector reforms, revealing that Plateau has established its Electricity Commission and Corporation, with work ongoing to improve transmission and distribution, including mini-grid deployments and 132kV line expansions.

In response to concerns about the integrity of the Secretariat flyover, he confirmed that engineering assessments and maintenance work were already ongoing.

He also addressed sports infrastructure, stating that Plateau United would temporarily use Zaria Road Stadium, as renovation continued at Rwang Pam Stadium.