In a bone-chilling revelation, the Governor of Plateau State, Celeb Mutfwang, disclosed that a nightmarish scenario has unfolded as terrorists ruthlessly occupy a staggering 64 communities and numerous schools in the region.
The governor painted a grim picture of the incessant attacks that have displaced citizens, turning their lives into a harrowing tale of fear and despair.
In a spine-tingling interview with Channels TV on Tuesday, Governor Mutfwang shared the horrifying ordeal faced by the state during the recent wave of attacks, noting that the festive season was marred by an atmosphere of dread. A haunting reality was exposed, with at least 17 communities falling victim to merciless assaults during the Christmas celebrations.
Governor Mutfwang conveyed the immense struggle faced by the state in providing shelter for the displaced citizens forced to flee their homes due to the relentless terrorist activities.
He unveiled a sinister narrative, revealing that in Riyom Local Government and Barikin Ladi Local Government, schools have become ominous strongholds for these terrorists, their occupation stretching over several nightmarish years.
A dark cloud of condemnation shrouded the previous administration as Governor Mutfwang accused them of perceived inaction, insinuating that the terrorists may have received tacit approval from official government quarters.
He emphasized the bone-chilling truth that the current occupation of schools wasn’t an abrupt occurrence but a ghastly saga that has unfolded over the past five years.
Under the oppressive reign of the last regime, the people of Plateau State, especially the victims of these terrorist attacks, harbored a haunting suspicion that the government itself had conspired with the malevolent forces, allowing them to terrorize the populace with impunity. The schools, now twisted havens for terror, had been under occupation for an extended period, rendering education an unattainable dream for countless children.
As Governor Mutfwang peeled back the layers of horror, he exposed the forsaken primary health care centers, abandoned in the wake of the terrorist onslaught.
Urgently calling upon the president to intervene, Governor Mutfwang painted a portrait of a region plunged into an abyss of darkness, desperately grappling with a nightmarish reality that demands immediate attention and decisive action.