Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has promised that the findings of the Fact-Finding Committee on Attacks, Killings and Destruction in the state will be put to use in seeking justice for victims.
He made the pledge on Thursday while receiving members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors at the Government House in Jos.
The governor had set up the 10-member committee in May 2025 to look into the recurring violence in the state and provide a clear record of affected areas and casualties since 2001. After weeks of consultation with communities, security agencies and a review of evidence, the panel submitted its report on Wednesday.
The report showed that between 2001 and May 2025, at least 420 communities across 13 local government areas of Plateau were attacked, leading to the death of no fewer than 11,749 people. The committee also recorded widespread destruction of homes and livelihoods, stressing that the true figures might be higher than those reported.
Governor Mutfwang acknowledged the scale of insecurity in the state, pointing to illegal mining and land grabbing as some of the issues fueling unrest. He assured that the committee’s report would not be ignored but fully implemented. He added that the document would be forwarded to the President and security chiefs to strengthen collaboration and ensure that authorities address the situation collectively.
During the visit, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba, praised the governor’s efforts to restore peace in the state and urged him to sustain the drive to end violence.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives Special Ad-hoc Committee on the Plateau Crisis also continued its intervention efforts. On Thursday, the committee paid a courtesy visit to former governor Joshua Dariye in Abuja.
The committee chairman, Wale Ahmed, said the lawmakers intend to create a platform for open dialogue among stakeholders in order to identify root causes and recommend solutions to the federal government. He noted that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu had shown concern over the crisis by visiting affected communities and making donations to victims.
Dariye, in his remarks, welcomed the lawmakers’ efforts, describing the Plateau crisis as long-standing and complex. He recalled that similar conflicts during his tenure as governor involved disputes between communities over land. He urged stakeholders to work together to end the violence and restore peace in Plateau State.