Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has constituted a 10-member fact-finding committee tasked with investigating the remote and immediate causes of incessant attacks in the state, dating back to 2001.

During the committee's inauguration on Tuesday in Jos, Governor Mutfwang outlined the comprehensive mandate of the high-powered committee, emphasizing the need for an in-depth assessment of persistent security breaches in the state.

"We want to understand the root causes and propose actionable recommendations for lasting peace, justice, and stability in the affected communities," the governor stated.

The committee's terms of reference include establishing the approximate number of casualties, identifying affected communities, and assessing the degree of damage suffered. They are also charged with identifying, where possible, the perpetrators of these attacks, their motives, and potential sponsors.

Additionally, the committee will identify possible routes used by bandits to enter the state and recommend measures to restrict their access, as part of broader security enhancement strategies.

Retired Major-General Rojas Nicholas, who chairs the committee, expressed gratitude to the governor for the appointment and pledged to produce a comprehensive report that fulfills the committee's mandate. He assured that the committee would conduct its investigations with fairness and impartiality.

This initiative comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in Plateau State and follows recent military operations in the region, including an ambush that neutralized two bandits and recovered weapons, as well as operations along the Taraba-Plateau border that resulted in the recovery of 1,000 rustled cattle.

The establishment of this fact-finding committee represents a significant step in the state government's efforts to address the long-standing security challenges that have plagued Plateau communities for over two decades.