Ezekiel Awojide
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has asked the people of the community attacked by bandits in the state to forgive him.
He said he had failed them, adding that as their governor, he should be forgiven.
More than 57 from Kimakpa village, Miango District in Bassa LGA of the state, were reportedly killed after gunmen invaded the community a few days ago.
This happened shortly after gunmen had invaded and killed many residents in five communities within two local government areas of the state.
The governor said he had been crying since the attacks took place.
Mutfwang spoke on Tuesday when he visited the paramount ruler of Irigwe land, Ronku Aka.
“I will tell you the truth — I have been crying since yesterday because I had trusted God that all the arrangements were put in place, that this will not happen again. We have made investments in security.
“But like all human arrangements, sometimes they fail. I want to admit that on Sunday night into Monday morning, we failed you. Please, forgive me.
“Security is everyone’s responsibility. We are working to reinforce intelligence gathering and rapid response, but we need communities to remain alert and cooperative.”
