Genocide in Plateau: The Heartbreaking Story Behind the Land Grab and the Efforts to Annihilate Natives – Governor Mutfwang Exposes the Truth
April 13, 2025 – Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Plateau State has long been a hotspot of persistent violence, with the issue of mass killings and forced displacement continuing to make headlines. However, recent comments by the state’s governor, Caleb Mutfwang, have shed light on a chilling new development — one that suggests these attacks are part of a calculated and deliberate genocide aimed at dispossessing native communities of their land.
Since 2023, over 250 lives have been lost in the state, and thousands of innocent people have been affected. The violence has surged again after a brief period of calm. In recent weeks, several villages in the Bokkos and Bassa local government areas were attacked, resulting in over 50 deaths. These recent attacks follow a particularly deadly spree in December 2023 when almost 200 people were killed in over 20 communities in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Mangu local government areas.
Governor Mutfwang, speaking with passion and conviction, confirmed his belief that these attacks are part of a calculated effort to wipe out the indigenous people of Plateau State and seize their fertile land, which is rich in agricultural resources and mineral deposits. The governor’s comments have sparked alarm throughout the country, as the killings appear to be escalating in intensity.
A Deadly Pattern: Land Grabbing, Terror, and Destruction
The latest attacks, particularly the one on the Hurti community in Bokkos, have left dozens dead and hundreds displaced. In Hurti, gunmen arrived on motorcycles, looted foodstuffs, and set homes ablaze before shooting indiscriminately. The attackers left the once-thriving community in ruins. Survivors like Gloria Malan recall the terrifying scene, with people fleeing for their lives, only to be met with relentless gunfire.
Governor Mutfwang emphasized that these attacks are not random but seem to follow a distinct pattern: violence aimed at destabilizing the region during the farming season to prevent communities from planting, followed by more attacks during harvest. These acts of terror appear designed to force the native population from their lands, making it easier for outsiders to take control of the fertile grounds.
The Hidden Hand Behind the Violence
Governor Mutfwang’s assertions are backed by a former Military Administrator of Plateau State, Rear Admiral Samuel Atukum (rtd), who has also weighed in on the situation. Atukum claims that the attackers have been identified as individuals linked to Fulani herders and other armed groups that are actively working to seize the land. According to Atukum, some of the assailants have even been brazen enough to publicly announce their intentions in a press conference held in Kaduna, further confirming the link to larger political and economic goals.
“The land in Plateau is valuable. It’s not just about the people; it’s about what they have,” Governor Mutfwang said. “These killings are deliberate acts of genocide intended to scare our people into abandoning their ancestral lands.”
Weapons Hidden in Rocks: A More Sinister Agenda
Adding another layer of complexity to the crisis, Atukum alleged that the attackers, believed to be occupying the hills surrounding Plateau’s rural communities, are hiding weapons in rocks. The former military leader also called for the herders and armed groups to be declared as terrorists and removed from the region, as their actions have escalated from clashes to a full-blown insurgency.
These claims were echoed by Amb. Nanpon Sheni, the President of the Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of Natives (PIDAN), who described the recent attacks as cowardly and aimed at making Plateau ungovernable. “These people are bent on destroying our homes and taking over our lands,” he said. “We will resist them to the last man.”
A Call for Urgent Action: State Police and Accountability
As the death toll rises and more communities are left vulnerable, both Governor Mutfwang and Atukum have called for urgent reforms to address the growing violence. Governor Mutfwang has pushed for the creation of a State Police force, which he believes could better tackle local threats with personnel who are indigenous to the affected areas. Atukum also supported this, stating that the local law enforcement should be native to the communities they are tasked to protect.
For the people of Plateau, the need for justice and security has never been more urgent. With their land, homes, and lives at stake, they are looking to the federal government for intervention and protection. As the attacks continue and the political crisis deepens, the people of Plateau State remain resolute in their fight for survival and their determination to protect their heritage from those who seek to destroy it.
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