The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of police tactical assets to the areas affected in the Plateau killings.
Thelensng reports that a series of attacks in some communities of the state since March 28 have led to several deaths and injuries, as well as burnt houses.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement issued on Wednesday, noted that the decisive action underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to restore peace, ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and bringing perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice.
“The IGP has specifically tasked the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations (DIG DOPs), DIG Kwazhi Dali Yakubu, mni., to lead and coordinate this critical intervention 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 Police Mobile Force, helicopters, and specialized platoons from the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
“These resources will be strategically deployed to conduct special operations aimed at effectively curbing the incessant attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) and surrounding communities, which have tragically resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
“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 some individuals and serious injuries to many others. 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,” the statement partly reads.
Adejobi mentioned that IGP Egbetokun directed DIG Kwazhi to deploy 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 on the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang. During this 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 these senseless killings,” he stated.
The spokesperson affirmed that the NPF, under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, 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.
He 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.
