{
  "id": 20018916,
  "title": "Mutfwang asks Tinubu to Help return IDPs to their ancestral lands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/mutfwang-asks-tinubu-to-help-return-idps-to-their-ancestral-lands",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T16:29:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/mutfwang-asks-tinubu-to-help-return-idps-to-their-ancestral-lands/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has urged President Bola Tinubu to assist in repatriating Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their native communities. In recent years, violent attacks have displaced thousands in the state's Barikin Ladi, Mangu, Bokkos, Riyom, and Bassa Local Government Areas. During a presidential campaign rally in Jos North Local Government Area, Mutfwang acknowledged Tinubu's efforts against insecurity but emphasized that substantial intervention is required for the IDPs to return home. Thousands have been living in camps for years, yearning to resume farming and rebuild their lives. The governor affirmed that his administration will continue collaborating with security forces and authorities to secure lasting peace in Plateau State. He also acknowledged the Federal Government's projects and initiatives in the state, including road construction, security improvements, agricultural support, and youth empowerment programs.",
  "summary": "Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to help the state government return Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state to their ancestral lands. Thousands of people were forced to flee their homes in the last few years following violent attacks in some communities of Barikin Ladi, Mangu, Bokkos, Riyom […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Xenophobic attacks: Nigerian Law Society asks Tinubu to redeploy Fani-Kayode from South Africa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/xenophobic-attacks-nigerian-law-society-asks-tinubu-to-redeploy-fani",
        "published": "2026-11-14T17:17:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}