Plateau Group Passes Vote of Confidence on Gov Mutfwang – Commends Security Forces for Efforts

The Plateau Progressive Ambassadors (PPA) has passed a vote of confidence in Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, commending his administration’s efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture and restore peace to troubled communities.

The group also applauded the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Military, the Mobile Police Force (MOPOL) and other security agencies for their professionalism, collaboration and sustained efforts in tackling insecurity across Plateau State.

They made this known why addressing journalists in Jos, through its Chairman, Comrade Ayuba Dung. The group described Governor Mutfwang’s approach to security as decisive, noting that he assumed office amid serious security challenges but remained committed to addressing threats to lives and property.

The group particularly highlighted the repositioning, equipping and empowerment of Operation Rainbow, Plateau State’s local security outfit, with trained personnel, improved logistics and enhanced operational capacity to respond to security threats.

According to the PPA, the administration has also established security outposts and drone surveillance stations at 10 strategic locations across the state to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve real-time monitoring and facilitate early warning and rapid response to potential attacks.

The ambassadors noted that the DSS, MOPOL and the Military have continued to work together to confront criminal networks, prevent attacks and improve security in vulnerable communities.

However, the group expressed concern over the reported resurgence of attacks in parts of the state, describing the development as worrisome, particularly amid the approaching political and electoral season.

It alleged that some of the security challenges could be politically motivated, with possible attempts to undermine the state government, discredit its security efforts and create conditions that could threaten the stability of Plateau State.

While acknowledging that these allegations require thorough investigation, the PPA called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Service Chiefs and relevant intelligence agencies to pay closer attention to the security situation in Plateau and investigate any individuals or groups suspected of sponsoring violence.

The group also appealed to non-state actors and individuals involved in fuelling insecurity to abandon violence and embrace peace, dialogue and peaceful coexistence.

The PPA urged Plateau residents, community leaders, traditional rulers, religious institutions and other stakeholders to support security agencies by providing credible intelligence and cooperating with efforts to protect lives and property.

It further called on the Federal Government to sustain its support for Governor Mutfwang’s administration and strengthen collaboration among security agencies to prevent further attacks and consolidate the gains made in addressing insecurity.

Reaffirming its confidence in the governor’s leadership, the group maintained that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility, political commitment and sustained cooperation between the state and federal governments.

The group concluded that Plateau State must not be allowed to relapse into widespread violence, urging all citizens to unite in defence of peace, security and stability.

“Governor Mutfwang is securing Plateau, rebuilding Plateau and uniting Plateau,” the group declared.