‘I’ve been crying since yesterday, I trusted God’, Gov Mutfwang laments over Plateau killings

The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang said he has not stopped crying since yesterday since the reports of the killing of over 50 people in Bassa Local Government Area of the state.

Mutfwang while speaking in a video shared by Channels Television broke down in tears and apologised to the people of Plateau State.

Stating that he feels responsible for failing his people, the governor said his administration failed to prevent another deadly another in the state.

Recall that some gunmen had invaded the Zikke community in Bassa LGA leaving over 50 people killed.

This attack on the community comes barely days after gunmen invaded five different communities in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State where over 50 people were also killed.

Speaking during a visit to the scene of the attack in the Zikke community, Mutfwang said, “I will tell you the truth: I myself, I have been crying since yesterday because I had trusted God that all the arrangements we had been put in place, that this would not happen again.”

According to the governor, his administration had adopted every necessary measure to ensure that the attackers do not succeed in their acts.

He said, “We have made investments in security but like all human arrangements, sometimes they fail. I want to admit that on Sunday night into Monday morning, we failed you. Please, forgive me.”

He commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives during the attack.

He also pleaded with the people of the state to remain vigilant and assist operatives of the security agencies in preventing future attacks.