The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun had deployed a counter-terrorism squad in Plateau State over the worsening security situation.
The move follows a series of attacks and killings that have plagued affected communities in the state.
The attacks which began in March 28, 2025, has led to several deaths leading to outrage across the country.
Egbetokun who described the development as ‘deeply troubling’ specifically directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, Kwazhi Dali Yakubu to lead and coordinate ‘this critical intervention’, a statement by the force public relations officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated.
According to the IGP, the reinforcements for the troubled state include ‘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).
He said the Nigeria Police Force, under his leadership, 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.
“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 Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang. During this meeting and 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”, the statement added.
The IGP 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 on the Plateau”.
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.
