The Plateau State Police Commissioner, CP Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyenka has deployed Mobile Police Force (MPF) Personnel across troubled Local Government Areas in the State, in fulfillment of his promise to take all necessary actions in order to ensure the security of lives and properties across the State.
According to a press release on Saturday, 18th June 2023 signed by the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, said that this decision became necessary in response to several killings in the State, as the CP seeks to bring the perpetrators to justice and restore peace on the Plateau.
The Police Commissioner also ordered all the personnel deployed to be very vigilant while carrying out their constitutional duties and warned that any officer found engaging in any illegal act will be severely punished in accordance with the disciplinary procedure in the Police Act and Regulations.
The Secretary to the State Government (SGS), Arch. Samuel Nanchang Jatau, who was present at the Command Headquarters to ensure the deployment, noted that the deployment of these units is part of the Government’s efforts to enhance security and maintain law and order in the State.
The Director, of the Cabinet and Special Services, Office of the SGS Mr. Nanman Jonah Kparbong, who was also present highlighted the Government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens, and the provision of necessary resources to support law enforcement agencies in the execution of their duties.
“The Plateau State Command welcomes the support of the Government and the community in its efforts to fight crime and criminality and restore peace in the State, the statement said.
The CP called on the good people of Plateau State to remain calm, and vigilant and report any suspicious activity in and around them as the Police are committed to upholding the law, and ensuring the safety of all the inhabitants of the State, always remember, security is everybody’s business.
