“Your Pain Is My Pain” — Gov Mutfwang Vows Justice After 12 Killed In Jos Attack

Caleb Mutfwang has assured residents of Plateau State that those behind the deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, will be brought to justice.

The governor made the pledge in a post on X after visiting the affected community, where he met with grieving families and assessed the aftermath of the violence.

He wrote, “Today, I visited Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area with a heavy heart following the heinous attack on innocent citizens.

“I stood with grieving families, listened to their pain, and shared in their loss. No words can truly capture the depth of sorrow in moments like this, but I want every affected family to know you are not alone.

“Your pain is my pain, and the pain of Plateau State.”

Mutfwang emphasised that his administration would not relent in ensuring justice is served, stating, “I assure you that those responsible for this evil act will not go unpunished. My administration will pursue justice relentlessly until the perpetrators are brought to book.”

As part of immediate relief efforts, the governor announced that the state government would cover the medical expenses of all injured victims and ensure dignified burials for those who lost their lives.

“We will also ensure that the lives lost are honored with dignity through a befitting burial.

“Furthermore, the Plateau State Government will take full responsibility for the medical treatment of all those currently receiving care as a result of this attack,” he noted.

He also called for collective action in addressing insecurity, urging traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders to work closely with the government.

“Security is a shared responsibility, and together, we must rise above division and confront this challenge with unity and resolve,” he added.

According to the Plateau State Police Command, the attack claimed 12 lives, including 10 men and two women.

In response to the incident, the state government imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area, effective from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026, as authorities intensify efforts to restore calm.

The latest violence comes weeks after a separate attack in Kanam Local Government Area reportedly left at least 20 security operatives and vigilantes dead, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the state.