Police pledge to stop killings in Plateau

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has announced that it has implemented stringent measures to address the security challenges facing Plateau State.

Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Maurice Dankwambo, who oversees Zone 4, made the statement during a visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang in Jos on Wednesday.

Dankwambo explained that he was in Plateau at the direction of Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu following the recent security breach in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen attacked and killed 20 people in the Kawel community of Bokkos Local Government Area on Sunday.

The AIG described the ongoing attacks and the reckless destruction of lives and property in the state as unacceptable.

“The act perpetrated by these criminals is barbaric, wicked, and completely unacceptable,” he said.

“The NPF and other security agencies strongly condemn such acts of criminality and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those responsible are identified, arrested, and made to face the full weight of the law.”

“This visit is also aimed at rebuilding our existing security plans in the affected areas to identify the possible gaps, and reinforce our operational strategies to ensure that the people are better protected and prevented from further attacks.”

“Let me assure the government and the good people of Plateau that the security agencies are not resting.”

“Our tactical teams and operational units are fully committed and already taking steps to restore confidence and to bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice,” he added.

Dankwambo also urged residents of the state to support the police and other security agencies in tackling the menace.

Responding, Governor Mutfwang thanked the AIG for the visit and pledged to support the security agencies’ efforts to ensure a peaceful Plateau.

The governor said his administration has launched several policies and programmes to address the state’s security challenges.

He promised stronger collaboration with the police and other security agencies to stem the tide of insecurity in Plateau.

He also urged the security agencies to reassess their strategies to break the cycle of violence in the state.

“One thing is very clear: that we can’t keep doing the same thing and expect better results.”

“We, therefore, need to continuously review what we have been doing. We need to restrategise,” Mutfwang said.