The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of police tactical squads and additional assets to Plateau State to restore normalcy following a series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in the state.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP specifically directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations (DIG DOPs), DIG Kwazhi Dali Yakubu, to lead and coordinate the critical intervention.
The special intervention, according to the statement, is being supported with significant reinforcements, including additional units of highly trained tactical personnel, state-of-the-art drones for enhanced surveillance, Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), units of the Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
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It explained that the decisive action of the high command of the Nigeria Police Force underscored the Force’s resolve to restore peace, ensure the safety and security of all residents, and bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice.
The statement recalled that the recent escalation of violence began on March 28, 2025, when some armed assailants launched a brutal attack in Bokkos, resulting in the deaths of several individuals and serious injuries to many others.
According to the statement, “This initial incident tragically marked the beginning of a series of attacks that have since claimed the lives of scores of people, leaving communities devastated and gripped by fear.”
“Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the IGP has directed DIG Kwazhi and the deployed security forces to undertake a multi-faceted approach, focusing not only on suppressing the ongoing violence but also on proactively preventing future attacks.”
Upon arrival in Plateau State on Tuesday, 8th April 2025, DIG Kwazhi paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang.
During the meeting, DIG Kwazhi conveyed the IGP’s sincere condolences to the affected families and communities, as well as to the entire people of Plateau State.
The meeting also served as an opportunity to assess the situation firsthand, delve into the root causes of the attacks, and collaboratively develop a sustainable, long-term solution to the senseless killings.
The statement reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, remains fully committed to working in close collaboration with the Plateau State Government, community leaders, security agencies, and all relevant stakeholders to restore lasting peace and stability to the region.
It urged residents to cooperate with the police and other security agencies by providing any information that may assist in the ongoing investigation and efforts to maintain peace in Plateau State.
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