Governor Caleb Mutfwang apologized to families affected by the recent Zikke attack in Plateau State, which claimed over 50 lives.
During a condolence visit, he admitted the government’s failure to protect citizens and expressed deep grief over the tragedy.
“I will tell you the truth: I have been crying since yesterday because I had trusted God that all the arrangements were put in place, that this will not happen again. We have made investments in security.
“But like all human arrangements, sometimes they fail. I want to admit that on Sunday night into Monday morning, we failed you. Please, forgive me,” Mutfwang stated.
The recent attack follows closely on the heels of another brutal incident in Bokkos LGA just two weeks prior, where scores were also killed, raising fresh concerns about the deteriorating security situation across the state.
While acknowledging the limitations of existing efforts, the governor urged residents to remain vigilant and continue supporting security efforts through community intelligence and self-protection measures.
“We must not give up,” he said, as he appealed for unity and resilience.
As part of his visit, the governor also met with several families who lost loved ones in the attack, offering words of comfort and solidarity.
The paramount ruler of Irigwe land, Ronku Aka, used the occasion to call on the state government to take further steps in supporting affected communities, particularly by addressing long-standing infrastructural deficits.
He urged the provision of social amenities to rebuild lives and restore hope, amid ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in Plateau State.
