JOS: Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to treat terrorists and bandits as criminals and enemies of the state.
Mutfwang made the call on Tuesday in Jos during a visit by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu.
While congratulating the COAS on his appointment, the governor said Plateau had enjoyed relative peace since the beginning of his tenure and called on the military to sustain and intensify its efforts.
“I have said it repeatedly that insurgents and terrorists must be seen as enemies of the state who threaten our sovereignty, and we must deal with them as such,” Mutfwang said.
He noted that the presence of the new army leadership had restored confidence in many communities, allowing residents to sleep peacefully.
The governor commended the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Maj.-Gen. Folunsho Oyinlola, for ensuring a peaceful Yuletide in the state.
In his response, the COAS praised the governor for ongoing developmental efforts and assured him of the army’s commitment to improving security on the Plateau.
He said the security challenges in the state were surmountable with collective effort and informed the governor that his visit was part of an operational assessment of the 3 Division.
