The claim that social media posts about attacks in Plateau State are intended to “demarket” the state has been explicitly voiced by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
The Governor advised against posting details of killings and attacks online, characterizing such actions as a deliberate plan to damage the state’s reputation.
While the government has raised concerns about “demarketing,” Plateau State remains a hotbed of real and documented violence:
Ongoing Violence: Attacks have continued through May 2026, including a family of six killed in Nding Susut and 13 people killed in a separate fresh attack.
Authenticated Reports indicate that between December 2023 and February 2024 alone, at least 1,336 people were killed in the state.
The debate over social media’s impact in Plateau involves two primary perspectives:
But Government officials and some analysts argue that graphic or unverified posts incite more violence, spread “fake news,” and drive away investment.
Residents and activists use social media to demand government action and highlight what Amnesty International describes as “inexcusable security failure”. Many Nigerians use platforms like Facebook and X to ask for better protection for vulnerable communities.
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