Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on the Nigerian Armed Forces to treat terrorists and bandits as criminals and enemies of the state who must be taken out by all means possible.
Mutfwang who made the call when he received the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu at the Government House in Jos on Tuesday, mandated the Army to go all out to eliminate terrorists from all parts of the state, so that peace can return to the state, once known as the “Home of Peace and Tourism.”
During the interaction with the Army Chief, Mutfwang particularly advised the military to treat terrorists and bandits appropriately and not to downplay their offences.
“I have said it times without number that insurgents and terrorists must be seen as enemies of the state who are threatening the sovereignty of our country; we must deal with them as such,” he said.
He added that while Plateau State has enjoyed considerable peace during his tenure despite pockets of violence in some local communities, the onus was now on the military to ensure that the terrorists and bandits who carry out the attacks must be eliminated once and for all.
He stated that the military must not relax and bask in the victories they have recorded so far but should carry out mop-up operations to wipe out the remnants of the terrorists.
“You are in our prayers that during your tenure, we will witness a significant reduction in all the challenges that have confronted the Nigerian nation.
“There have been challenges; there have been times when people have asked questions about the insecurity, but I must say that your presence has allowed many communities to sleep with their two eyes closed,” Mutfwang stated.
In his response, the COAS commended the governor for the state’s ongoing developmental strides and promised the army’s commitment to a safer Plateau.
“I must say that the security challenges on the Plateau are surmountable, and with all hands on deck, it will be achieved.
“I want to assure you that on our part, we will do our best to ensure that we mitigate it as much as possible,” he said.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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