Following a series of tragic incidents that occurred in Bassa local government area of Plateau State on Monday, resulting in the death of scores of residents, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has visited the State, accompanied by senior officers including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Police Mobile Force (PMF), AIG Funsho Adegboye.
Others in the IGP’s entourage included AIG Zone 4, AIG Zachariah Fera, and Commandant Police Staff College Jos, AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka.
Upon his arrival in Plateau State on Tuesday, the IGP visited the Government House in Jos, where he commiserated with the State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, and the good people of the State over the attacks.
During his discussion with Governor Mutfwang, the IGP condemned the attacks and reassured the governor that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) would carry its best efforts to douse the rising tensions and bring the perpetrators of the heinous acts to justice.
The IGP also seized the opportunity to hold a brief meeting with tactical commanders to review strategies employed in the deployment of police operational personnel and operational assets provided to further augment the available security emplacement in the state.
The Inspector-General of Police further directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Kwazhi Dali Yakubu, to take charge and oversee the operations aimed at restoring peace and serenity to Plateau State.
A statement signed by the Police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Nigeria Police Force once again reaffirmed its commitment to the good people of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole. “The Force remains resolute towards bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice and restoring peace to the affected communities,” he stated.
