The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has visited Plateau State to commiserate with Governor Caleb Mutfwang following the attacks that led to deaths in Bassa Local Government Area of the State.
IGP Egbetokun was accompanied by senior officers, including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force, AIG Funsho Adegboye; AIG Zone 4, AIG Zachariah Fera, and Commandant Police Staff College Jos, AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday.
“Upon his arrival in Plateau State, the IGP visited the State Government House, where he commiserated with the State Governor, His Excellency Caleb Mutfwang and the good people of Plateau State.
“During his discussion with Gov. Mutfwang, the IGP condemned the attacks and reassured His Excellency that the Nigeria Police Force would carry its best efforts to douse the rising tensions and bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice,” the statement noted.
The IGP also seized the opportunity to hold a brief meeting with tactical commanders to review strategies employed in the deployment of police operational personnel and operational assets provided to further augment the available security emplacement in the state.
He directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Kwazhi Dali Yakubu to take charge and oversee the operations aimed at restoring peace and serenity to the state.
The security agency reaffirmed its commitment to the good people of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole.
It added that it remains resolute towards bringing the perpetrators of the attacks to justice and restoring peace to the affected communities.
