…. As IGP reviews strategies, deployment
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, visited Plateau State in response to a string of tragic events that killed numerous residents in the Bassa Local Government Area. Senior officers who were with him included AIG Zachariah Fera, AIG Zone 4; AIG Funsho Adegboye, mni, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force; and AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, Commandant of Police Staff College Jos.
According to a press release on Tuesday, 15th April 2025, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, 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 out its best efforts to douse the rising tensions and bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice.
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 further 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 Plateau State.
“The Nigeria Police Force once again reaffirms its commitment to the good people of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole. The Force remains resolute towards bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice and restoring peace to the affected communities, the statement concluded.
