The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) says it has implemented strict measures to address the security problems affecting Plateau State.
Mr Maurice Dankwambo, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of Zone 4, made this known during a visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday in Jos.
Dankwambo explained that his visit to Plateau was on the instructions of Mr Olatunji Disu, the Inspector General of Police, following the recent security incident in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that armed men attacked Kawel community in Bokkos Local Government Area on Sunday, killing 20 people.
The AIG condemned the repeated attacks and destruction of lives and property in the state, describing them as unacceptable.
“The act perpetrated by these criminals is barbaric, wicked, and completely unacceptable.
“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.
He added that the visit was also to reassess existing security arrangements in the affected areas, identify gaps, and strengthen operational strategies to better protect residents and prevent further attacks.
He reassured the government and people of Plateau State that security agencies remain fully active and committed.
“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 said.
Dankwambo also urged residents to cooperate with the police and other security agencies in tackling the security challenges.
In response, Governor Mutfwang thanked the AIG for the visit and pledged continued support for security agencies to help restore peace in Plateau State.
He said his administration had already introduced several policies and programmes aimed at addressing security concerns in the state.
The governor also promised stronger collaboration with security agencies to curb insecurity in Plateau.
However, he advised security agencies to review their strategies to effectively end 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.
