The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday, visited Plateau State over the recent killings in parts of the state, assuring residents that the Nigeria Police Force would strengthen security operations and bring perpetrators to justice.
Disu, who paid a condolence visit to the Plateau State Government, said the Police remained committed to creating a secure environment, stressing that sustainable peace and development required continuous synergy among security agencies, government and communities.
Speaking during the visit, Disu said, ‘I am on the Plateau to discuss issues surrounding the killings in Mangu and other parts of the state. We are not happy with the situation, and I can assure you we have made some arrests.
‘Having gone round and engaged with stakeholders to have lasting solutions to the problem, we are intensifying community engagement and intelligence gathering to identify threats early, protect vulnerable communities and bring perpetrators to justice,’ he said.
Disu also said ‘Building trust between security personnel and communities is important, and I urge residents to provide credible and timely information to enable security agencies to prevent attacks and apprehend criminals.’
Receiving the IGP, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by his Deputy, Ngo Josephine Chundung Piyo, said, ‘We commend the Police leadership for responding promptly to the security situation and visiting the state to assess developments firsthand.
‘The visit is a demonstration of the IGP’s commitment to protecting lives and property, and the state government places a high premium on sustained collaboration with the Police and other security agencies in maintaining peace and security.’
The Deputy Governor appealed to the IGP to activate and deploy officers to the Mobile Police Barracks in Gashish, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, saying, ‘The facility has remained moribund since its establishment.’