- Mutfwang Defends Tinubu’s Airport Meeting With Jos Attack Victims
- Governor says substance matters more than meeting venue
- Security agencies yet to make arrests, investigations ongoing
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has dismissed criticisms surrounding the logistics of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to the state following the Jos attack.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the visit had drawn backlash after the President met with victims at the airport, rather than visiting affected communities. The attack reportedly left no fewer than 28 people dead.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television, Mutfwang said the location of the meeting was not as important as the President’s show of concern.
“The venue is not as important as the substance.
“The President came, met with the people, and demonstrated concern. That is what matters,” he said.
The governor described the incident as a serious security challenge, noting a shift from previous attacks that were largely confined to rural communities.
He disclosed that no arrests had been made so far but assured that security agencies were working with actionable intelligence to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Explaining how the attack unfolded, Mutfwang said both the community and security personnel were caught off guard.
“The community was blindsided. The security personnel were blindsided. Because of the relative peace we have enjoyed, nobody envisaged this kind of thing.
“They came hooded and were shooting in the manner operatives of NDLEA usually do
“So people took it for granted initially, thinking it was a routine operation. By the time they realised it, a lot of damage had been done,” he said.
He described the attack as premeditated and professionally executed.
“The initial assessment indicates that the attackers knew their onions in terms of marksmanship. The shots were not ordinary.
“This was premeditated, well-orchestrated, and deliberately structured to create fear,” he added.
“We have our suspicions, but we would rather keep them until the security agencies have done their work. It would be irresponsible to make conjectures at this stage,
“It was actually an ambush by bandits on a contingent of security personnel on lawful duty, leading to the death of about three officers and other men,” he stated.
