Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has warned that his administration will not tolerate any criminal activity, regardless of religion or tribe, threatening that those who profit from disrupting the peace of the state will face the full wrath of the law.
The governor gave this warning while inspecting the Mobile Police Training Centre in Gashish District, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area, and the proposed site for a Mobile Police Barracks in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area of the state, respectively.
He called for an end to hostilities and warned individuals or groups fomenting trouble to desist and emphasised the government’s resolve to clamp down on criminal activities and ensure peace across the state.
Governor Mutfwang appealed to the diverse communities within the area to embrace peace, emphasising that conflict and criminality would no longer be tolerated.
“I see both Berom and Fulani people here, along with other tribes who have made this community home. Let me be clear: the days of conflict are over. We will not tolerate any criminal activity, regardless of religion or tribe. Criminality is criminality, and those who profit from disrupting our peace will face the full wrath of the law. You either desist from such ungodly acts or be prepared to face justice,” he warned.
The governor assured farmers in the state of the government’s unwavering support to help them return to their farmlands, particularly those who deserted their farms and communities due to insecurity, and pledged to ensure that all arable land is cultivated in the next farming season to boost food production and economic activities in the state.
He commended Plateau residents for the peaceful celebration of the 2024 Christmas season and urged traditional rulers and community leaders, including the Fulani, to work together to sustain peace in their localities.
“We must continue on this path of peace. If conflicts arise, let us resolve them amicably as we have done in the past. No one should take the law into their hands. With the establishment of this security outfit and the deployment of personnel, troublemakers will find no room to operate. Let us ensure that we fully utilise and enjoy the land God has blessed us with on the Plateau,” the Governor said.
During his visit to Kwall, Governor Mutfwang identified a location near ANAN University for the proposed Mobile Police Barracks, which will serve as a security hub for the area.
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