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Plateau Governor Mutfwang Urges Calm After Deadly Angwan-Rukuba Attack
Plateau Angwan-Rukuba attack calm appeal as Governor Caleb Mutfwang urges residents to avoid retaliation and assures support for victims
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Monday, March 30, 2026, visited Angwan-Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area following a deadly attack that occurred in the community on Sunday night, urging residents to remain calm and avoid reprisal actions as security agencies continue investigations.
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The Plateau Angwan-Rukuba attack calm appeal came during the governor’s on-the-spot assessment of the affected area, where he expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones in the tragic incident. Governor Mutfwang described the attack as a painful loss that has affected the entire state.
Speaking to residents, the governor stressed the importance of unity and restraint, particularly among young people, warning against any attempt to take the law into their own hands.
He emphasised that retaliation would only worsen tensions in the already grieving community.
Governor Mutfwang reassured residents that security agencies have been deployed to restore normalcy and that the situation is being closely monitored.
He noted that the incident had drawn national attention and that efforts were underway to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
He also addressed concerns about the victims, pledging that the state government would take responsibility for their welfare. According to him, injured persons receiving treatment in hospitals will have their medical expenses fully covered by the government.
In addition, the governor assured families of the deceased that proper burial arrangements would be made in consultation with them.
He stated that the government would not allow mass burials, but rather ensure that each victim is laid to rest with dignity.
Mutfwang further appealed to community leaders to support peace-building efforts and encourage calm among residents. He urged them to work with authorities in maintaining order while investigations continue.
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The governor’s visit forms part of broader efforts by the Plateau State Government to stabilise the area, prevent further escalation, and provide reassurance to affected communities as they mourn the loss of lives.
Reps seek federal relief for Edo tanker explosion victims, urging NEMA aid, market rehabilitation and urgent repairs to the Benin-Lagos Expressway.
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to provide relief materials, financial assistance and rehabilitation support to victims of the deadly petrol tanker explosion at Oluku in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
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The lawmakers also urged the government to repair dangerous sections of the Benin-Lagos Expressway around Oluku to reduce the risk of similar disasters.
The resolutions followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Omosede Igbinedion, a lawmaker representing a constituency in Edo State, during plenary on Wednesday, October 21.
The Edo tanker explosion occurred on Thursday, October 15, when a petrol tanker reportedly lost control and overturned near Oluku Market, spilling fuel that later ignited and spread to nearby businesses.
According to the motion, the fire caused fatalities and serious injuries while destroying shops, stalls, vehicles, goods and other property.
The damage also left traders and their families facing substantial financial losses and the loss of their livelihoods.
Presenting the motion, Igbinedion said the incident had caused widespread hardship, with some victims losing their savings and facing mounting financial difficulties.
She also raised concerns about reports of severe burns among survivors, some of whom reportedly required emergency treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and other medical facilities.
The lawmaker said the scale of the destruction required federal intervention to complement the Edo State Government’s response.
She commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for visiting the scene and affected victims, as well as pledging to rebuild the damaged market and support traders.
However, she argued that additional assistance was necessary to provide immediate relief, restore livelihoods and help affected families recover from the disaster.
Following the motion’s adoption, the House urged the National Emergency Management Agency to assess the damage and provide relief materials, financial support and rehabilitation assistance to victims.
It also called on the Federal Government to work with the Edo State Government to rebuild the affected market and support the recovery of businesses disrupted by the fire.
The lawmakers further urged the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency to inspect and urgently rehabilitate dangerous sections of the Benin-Lagos Expressway around Oluku.
In another resolution, the House directed the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and other relevant agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, fuel spillage, evacuation efforts and subsequent fire.
The agencies were also asked to recommend preventive measures, particularly along major highways where fuel tankers operate close to markets, shops and residential communities.
The incident has renewed concerns about the dangers of attempting to collect fuel from overturned tankers. Spilled petrol can ignite rapidly, exposing people nearby to potentially fatal fires and explosions.
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The House’s resolutions seek to address both the immediate needs of affected residents and the wider safety concerns raised by the disaster. Federal assistance, road repairs and a thorough investigation are expected to support recovery efforts and help reduce the likelihood of similar incidents.
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