Plateau governor Caleb Mutfwang calls for federal aid for displaced people
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
On Saturday, at a campaign rally in Jos, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang asked President Bola Tinubu for substantial federal support so that thousands of displaced people can return to their home communities. They fled repeated attacks in Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Bokkos, Riyom and Bassa, according to Daily Post.
Thousands of Plateau residents have left their villages after repeated attacks in the areas of Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Bokkos, Riyom and Bassa. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang said some displaced people have been living in camps for several years and wish to resume farming and rebuild their communities.
Caleb Mutfwang asked the federal government to step up security operations and fund the assistance needed for displaced people’s return and resettlement. He also promised to continue the state’s cooperation with the security forces to restore peace in Plateau. The appeal was made on Saturday in Jos, at a rally for the 2027 presidential campaign attended by, among others, President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
