The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew N. Onyeka to seal up all the 17 Local Government Secretariats of the State.
According to a press release signed on Thursday, 15th June 2023 by the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, said that this has become necessary as a result of tensions around the leadership of the Local Government Areas, and the possible threat that supporters and Local Government Chairmen are posing to critical infrastructure, lives, and properties in the State.
“The decision to take this action is in accordance with the exercise of our constitutional responsibility as the Nigeria Police Force, to ensure that the above doesn’t hold sway on the Plateau, DSP Alfred Alabo said.
He further reiterated that the Nigeria Police Force on the Plateau cannot sit down and watch things go wrong under its watch, hence the need to make this critical decision of sealing up the Local Government secretariats.
“The command, therefore, warns that it will not take it lightly with anyone who tries to disrupt this process or causes any confusion around the Local Government Secretariats, as we will ensure that the law takes its full course on such persons.
“The CP commends the good people of Plateau State for their continued understanding and urges everyone to go about their lawful businesses as we all give peace a chance on the Plateau, the statement concluded.
