Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State in this interview addresses persistent security challenges in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state describing the recent attacks resulting in the loss of lives and property as a deliberate act of genocide aimed at land grabbing. He also salutes President Bola Tinubu for his political will in responding to the crisis and ensuring restoration of law and order in the state. SerikiAdinoyi brings excerpts:
What more do we need to know? As of now, there are reports that the death toll may have risen to over 60. What are the actual figures?
Thank you, Nigerians, for the outpouring of sympathy and concern over these dastardly attacks. The statistics you’ve mentioned are not far from what we have. However, we are being cautious not to speculate. Some corpses have been discovered in the bushes, as many fled for safety during the attacks. We’re taking proper stock and will release verified figures soon—on casualties, deaths, and houses burnt.