Governor Mutfwang Outraged as Troops Fail to Stop Plateau Killers
The Plateau State Government has expressed deep anger over the Nigerian Army’s failure to prevent or respond decisively to a violent attack that left more than 30 villagers dead in Jebbu Binde, Ta-Hoss District of Riyom Local Government Area.
The government sharply criticized the military for allowing the tragedy to unfold unchecked despite the presence of a checkpoint only 200 meters from the community, where the deadly assault occurred on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Speaking on behalf of the state, Commissioner for Information, Joyce Ramnap, publicly condemned the military’s lack of action during an interview on a national television programme. According to iReporter Online, Ramnap revealed that the attackers—allegedly Fulani militias—carried out the operation for hours without encountering any resistance from security forces stationed close by.
She stressed that, even after the chaos, no single arrest was made, which has sparked widespread concern over the military’s commitment to safeguarding Nigerian lives.
Ramnap underscored the fact that the community under siege was not remote or hidden, noting that the access road was well-patrolled with visible security infrastructure.
According to iReporter Online, she emphasized that the government was not attempting to stereotype the entire military as compromised, but insisted that more thorough investigations were urgently needed.
She disclosed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang had demanded that, at the very least, some arrests or pursuit of the assailants should have been made.
“If you’re stationed that close and engaged them so closely, how is it that you have no information on their escape route, and no one has been apprehended?” Ramnap asked, questioning the credibility of the military’s response. She described the killings as unprovoked and heinous, adding that the same gunmen were known to invade farmlands and destroy crops, worsening the pain for already traumatized residents.
According to iReporter Online, the Plateau State Government has vowed to take every necessary step to shield its citizens from future attacks and restore lasting peace to the region.
Commissioner Ramnap reiterated the governor’s commitment to confronting what she called “bloodthirsty marauders” and ending the cycle of violence plaguing the state.
The incident has added to the growing public outcry for more proactive security measures in Plateau and other vulnerable parts of Nigeria, where communities continue to face deadly assaults despite the presence of security personnel nearby.
