{"id":240084,"date":"2026-01-23T07:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T07:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/gov-mutfwang-confirms-killing-of-7-miners-in-plateau-community\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T07:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T07:26:11","slug":"gov-mutfwang-confirms-killing-of-7-miners-in-plateau-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/gov-mutfwang-confirms-killing-of-7-miners-in-plateau-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov Mutfwang confirms killing of 7 miners in Plateau community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang on Thursday confirmed the killing of seven miners by some suspected terrorists in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mutfwang while expressing sorrow over the incident said several other residents were also injured during the attack which occurred on Wednesday night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In a statement issued by Gyang Bere, the governor\u2019s director of press and public affairs, said the terrorists launched the attack at a time when efforts are being intensified to restore lasting peace in Plateau State.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Describing the attack as barbaric, senseless, and most unfortunate, the governor condemned other recent attacks by terrorists in Kuru, Gyel, and Buhum communities in Chugwi Village of Vwang District.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">He assured the people of the state of his administration\u2019s commitment to protecting the lives and property of every resident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThe governor strongly condemned the recent coordinated attacks in Kuru, Gyel, and Buhum communities in Chugwi Village of Vwang District, reaffirming his administration\u2019s firm commitment to safeguarding lives and property in every part of Plateau State.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cHe lamented the tragic loss of innocent lives, stressing that such acts of terror will not deter the government\u2019s resolve to decisively confront banditry, terrorism, and all forms of criminality,\u201d Bere said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Also commending security agencies and their personnel for their resilience, Mutfwang said there is a need for them to improve intelligence-led operations to ensure the swift apprehension and prosecution of criminals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In addition, the governor urged residents to collaborate with the agencies and their personnel to ensure proactive measures to safeguard the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Commiserating with the families of the deceased, the governor also called on the leadership of Operation Rainbow to strengthen intelligence gathering and early-warning mechanisms to enable prompt and effective security responses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang on Thursday confirmed the killing of seven miners by some suspected terrorists in Kuru community, Jos South Local Government Area. Mutfwang while expressing sorrow over the incident said several other residents were also injured during the attack which occurred on Wednesday night. 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