Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has lamented that persistent security challenges in the state have significantly hindered its progress and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He made the remark on Tuesday during a visit to communities in Kwall District, Bassa Local Government Area, which were recently targeted in deadly attacks by gunmen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday night, gunmen attacked Zike and Kimakpa communities of Kwall District, Iregwe Chiefdom of Bassa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The criminals killed scores and destroyed many houses and other properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The governor disclosed that the state government had made tangible investments in technology aimed at addressing the current security challenges in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImmediately we assumed office, we took decisive steps and invested heavily in technology just to end these security challenges facing us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInsurgency and terrorism have deprived us of the riches of the land; our developmental strides on the Plateau have been slow because of insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is no reason for us to be where we are; our people cannot go to their farms and engage in any economic venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut as a government, we are doing everything possible to end these circles of attacks and killings,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The governor, who commiserated with the families who lost their loved ones, vowed to bring the preparators to book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mutfwang, who thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support to the state, called on the security agencies to intensify efforts towards tackling the current security challenges in Plateau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are here with all the security apparatus in the state to reassure you that we are committed to your safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have every reason not to be happy, but I want to assure you that we have taken steps to correct all the lapses of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a government, we will support the security agencies towards ensuring that our people are safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut let me remind you that whatever arrangements the security agencies will make may not solve the problem, the solution will come from the communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have come to a point in Nigeria, where every community must defend itself. I will not, however, support lawlessness, but we can\u2019t afford to go to sleep,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The governor, who rriterated his warning to residents not to take the law into their hands, however, advised the youths to rise up and defend their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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