A MOTHERS TOUCH IN THE MOMENT OF GRIEF: PLATEAU FIRST LADY, HELEN MUFWANG TAKES COMPASSION TO ANGWAN RUKUBA, EXTENDS LIFELINE TO ATTACK VICTIMS RECEIVING TREATMENT AT JUTH

In a deeply moving show of solidarity, the First Lady of Plateau State, Barr. Helen Mutfwang, on Tuesday led a high-level delegation of women leaders to console bereaved families affected by the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba and to visit injured victims receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).

Accompanied by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Caroline Dafur; the wife of the Speaker; the Chairperson of the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Barr. Olivia Dazyam; wives of Local Government Chairmen; and other prominent women stakeholders, the First Lady was received at the palace of the Ujah of Anaguta by the Executive Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area, Barr. John Kyohroh Christopher.

The condolence visit, held at the palace of His Royal Majesty, the Ujah of Anaguta, Pozoh Johnson Magaji, brought together traditional leaders, family representatives, and youths of Angwan Rukuba, many of whom are still reeling from the March 29 attack on innocent citizens in Gari Ya Waye.

Addressing the grieving families, Barr. Helen Mutfwang apologised for the delay in her visit, noting that she shares profoundly in their pain. She assured them that Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is deploying every available resource to confront insecurity across the state.

“These cash donations are to bring immediate succour to affected households,” she said, announcing support for each bereaved family. “May God comfort you and divinely replenish all that has been lost.”

In his remarks, Barr. J.K. Christopher described the visit as a balm to a wounded community. “Your presence here reassures us that the entire state stands with us. This show of compassion will remain indelible in our memories,” he said, adding that security agencies are working diligently to identify and prosecute those responsible for what he described as a “dastardly act.”

Speaking on behalf of the Ujah, the District Head of Nabor, Pozoh Bala Haruna, said the visit affirmed that “the State Government is truly with the people.” He commended the First Lady’s “motherly compassion,” praised security operatives for restoring calm, and lauded the youths of Angwan Rukuba for heeding the Traditional Council’s call for peace.
Mrs. Felicia Awasak, speaking for the victims’ families, expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Mutfwang, the First Lady, and all sympathisers. “In our darkest hour, you have stood with us. We pray for God’s guidance over our leaders,” she said.

From the palace, the First Lady and her entourage proceeded to the hospital, where they met with survivors of the Angwan Rukuba attack, as well as victims of recent violence in Barkin Ladi currently undergoing treatment. She offered prayers, words of encouragement, and financial support to help offset medical expenses and aid recovery. Hospital officials and patients’ families described the gesture as both timely and deeply reassuring.

The visit concluded with renewed calls for vigilance, stronger community cooperation with security agencies, and sustained prayers for lasting peace across Plateau State.

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