The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of advanced tactical assets to Plateau State following renewed violence in Bokkos Local Government Area that has claimed dozens of lives since March 28.
This directive, announced on Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, comes in response to what he described as “a disturbing surge in brutal attacks and killings”; across affected communities.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to restoring peace and ensuring the safety of all residents in Plateau State,
“This decisive move reflects our resolve to bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice,” Adejobi stated.
The deployment includes highly trained personnel from the Police Mobile Force, Special Intervention Squad, aerial surveillance drones, armored carriers, and helicopters.
DIG Kwazhi Yakubu, the Deputy Inspector-General in charge of Operations, has been tasked with leading the intervention.
DIG Kwazhi, who arrived in Plateau State on April 8, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang.
During the visit, he conveyed the IGP’s condolences to the victims’ families and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to a “sustainable, long-term solution.”;
The latest attacks, which began on March 28, saw armed assailants storm villages in Bokkos, killing several residents and injuring many more.
The violence has since continued in waves, leaving communities in fear and mourning.
This is not the first time Plateau has experienced such unrest.
In December 2023, over 150 people were killed in coordinated attacks across Bokkos and Barkin Ladi LGAs, drawing widespread condemnation and prompting military responses.
Adejobi urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies by providing credible information, stating, “we need the cooperation of the people to succeed in this crucial operation.”;
