Nigeria, April 27 -- Governor Caleb Mutfwang said Plateau will continue to serve as a haven for law-abiding Nigerians displaced by violence, despite a recent wave of killings and kidnappings across parts of the state.

The governor made the remark during a church service in Jos on Sunday, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Gyang Bere.

"Plateau State will continue to serve as a refuge for those displaced, particularly from the North East," Mr Bere quoted the governor as saying, adding that Mr Mutfwang expressed hope for "the restoration of peace across Plateau, the Middle Belt, and the entire nation."

Mr Mutfwang's assurance comes against the backdrop of sustained insecurity in Plateau, including the 29 March attack in Angwan ...