The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of advanced tactical assets to Plateau State following renewed violence in Bokkos Local Government Area that has claimed dozens of lives since March 28.
This directive, announced on Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, comes in response to what he described as “a disturbing surge in brutal attacks and killings” across affected communities.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to restoring peace and ensuring the safety of all residents in Plateau State. This decisive move reflects our resolve to bring the perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice,” Adejobi stated.
The deployment includes highly trained personnel from the Police Mobile Force, Special Intervention Squad, aerial surveillance drones, armored carriers, and helicopters.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Kwazhi Yakubu, has been tasked with leading the intervention. He arrived in Plateau State on April 8 and paid a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, where he conveyed the IGP’s condolences to the victims’ families and reaffirmed the police’s commitment to a “sustainable, long-term solution.”
The latest attacks, which began on March 28, saw armed assailants storm villages in Bokkos, killing several residents and injuring many more. The violence has continued in waves, leaving communities in fear and mourning.
This is not the first time Plateau has experienced such unrest. In December 2023, over 150 people were killed in coordinated attacks across Bokkos and Barkin Ladi LGAs, prompting widespread condemnation and a military response.
Adejobi urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies by providing credible information. “We need the cooperation of the people to succeed in this crucial operation,” he said.