Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State vowed Wednesday that killers in Kawel community will face justice. Twenty-two persons died in the Sunday night attack on the Mushere District settlement.
Gunmen stormed the village without warning, leaving residents dead and others wounded. Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo represented the governor during a visit to grieving families.
Mutfwang condemned the assault as senseless and wholly unacceptable. He noted the June 21 massacre occurred without any provocation whatsoever.
"This is very unfortunate and deeply painful," the governor said through his deputy. "Government condemns these killings in totality because innocent people were reportedly killed without provocation or any disagreement."
According to him, his administration stands with Kawel residents during their darkest hour. Officials say the state remains committed to protecting lives and property across all communities.
Mutfwang urged locals to remain patient as peace efforts intensify. He called on them to cooperate fully with security operatives deployed to the area.
He also extended condolences to bereaved families. His prayer focused on comfort and healing for the traumatized community.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu moved swiftly after the incident. On Monday, he deployed Assistant Inspector-General Dankombo Morris and a tactical team to Plateau State.
Morris heads Zone 4 Police Headquarters in Makurdi. His team arrived to assess the security situation firsthand.
Police operations include measures to restore calm in affected areas. Officials are working to prevent further attacks across the state.
