Plateau Killings: IGP Disu Visits State, Assures Residents Of Justice

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.

“I am on the Plateau to discuss issues bothering on the killings in Mangu and other parts of the state,” the IGP said.

“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, I can assure you people have hope and confidence in the police and we will continue working together in synergy and collaboration for a secure environment.”

Disu said the police would work closely with the Plateau State Government, other security agencies and local communities to address security challenges confronting the state.

He said the force was intensifying community engagement and intelligence gathering to identify threats early, protect vulnerable communities and bring perpetrators to justice.

The IGP also stressed the importance of building trust between security personnel and communities, urging 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, commended the police leadership for responding promptly to the security situation and visiting the state to assess developments firsthand.

Piyo said the visit demonstrated the IGP’s commitment to protecting lives and property, adding that the state government placed a high premium on sustained collaboration with the police and other security agencies in maintaining peace and security.

She said the state government had made efforts to strengthen security and appreciated the IGP for deploying a new Commissioner of Police to Plateau State and strengthening the command’s capacity to work with the state government, sister security agencies, traditional institutions and communities.

According to her, effective security required not only the deployment of personnel but also robust intelligence gathering, community engagement and timely response to emerging threats.

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 had remained moribund since its establishment.

“Putting the facility to full operational use would strengthen police presence and improve response capabilities in communities within the axis,” she said.

Piyo added that the barracks had the capacity to improve security operations across Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos and Mangu local government areas.

She also urged citizens to remain vigilant and avoid reprisals that could further escalate tensions in affected communities.

Earlier, the IGP visited the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, where he engaged participants of Senior Executive Course 48.

Presenting a paper titled, “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: The Role of the Nigeria Police,” Disu said Nigeria could not build the orange economy on talents alone without genuine and deliberate commitment.

He said the orange economy encompasses music, advertising, digital art, technological change and cultural exhibitions, among other sectors.

Disu said Nigeria had significant opportunities in the orange economy, given the country’s creative youths and their potential to drive diverse sectors of the economy.