Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the Palm Sunday attacks in Jos, calling the violence criminal and barbaric. He described the killings as a pure act of terrorism and stated that those responsible would be treated as terrorists. The attacks occurred on March 31, during Easter celebrations, targeting worshippers in multiple locations across the city. Mutfwang, who recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remarks in a statement issued from his office. No specific details on casualties or arrests were provided in the initial statement.
A governor's swift condemnation of violence often reveals more about political positioning than policy. Mutfwang's shift to the APC shortly before issuing this strong statement invites scrutiny over timing and motive. Condemning terrorism is expected; what matters now is whether security agencies act on intelligence already gathered. For residents of Jos, words without arrests or prevention mean little.
