As part of efforts to tackle the ongoing security challenges ravaging parts of Plateau State, the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has began a critical duty tour across the state.
Egbetokun is conducting aconvoy patrol to assess and address and return relative peace to the area.
While carrying out the tour on Wednesday, the IGP engaged with key stakeholders, including the Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Caleb Muftwang, and the Plateau Stakeholders Forum.
Police spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed in a statement that the meeting with Governor Muftwang at the State House in Plateau State saw extensive discussions on the complexities of the security situation and exploration of strategic solutions.
Shortly after, the IGP convened a gathering with the Plateau Stakeholders Forum at the Police Officers Mess in Jos.
The move was to facilitate comprehensive deliberations and collaboration to address the prevailing security challenges and promote lasting peace and stability in the region.
Similarly, the police bosss visited Mangu Local Government Area, the epicenter of the immediate security challenge, where he engaged with the local community and police operatives to corroborate intelligence received on the situation.
According to the. statement, the interaction provided valuable insights and reinforced the Police’s commitment to addressing the security challenges faced by the people of Mangu, with the ultimate aim of restoring peace and order in the area.
During his engagements, the Inspector-General of Police emphasized the importance of improved preventive deployments, effective intelligence gathering, and community engagements to proactively address the security concerns in Mangu.
He reinstated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to protect lives and property, as well as to restore peace and harmony in the region.
The IGP stressed the NPF’s determination to deploy necessary resources, strengthen preventive measures, and implement proactive strategies to address security concerns not only in Plateau State but also across the country.
Furthermore, Acting IGP Kayode Egbetokun urged the people of Plateau State to refrain from attaching religious or ethnic colorations to criminals perpetrating heinous crimes in the area.
He emphasized that a criminal remains so irrespective of religion or ethnicity, and such colorations could only exacerbate the challenges of peaceful coexistence and national unity.
The statement noted that the duty tour undertaken by the Acting IGP underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to address security challenges across the nation, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to find sustainable solutions