PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS

April 9, 2025, 3:55 a.m.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of police tactical assets in response to recent attacks and killings in some communities in Plateau State since March 28, 2025. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the move by IGP Egbetokun underscores the Nigeria Police Force's resolve to ensure the restoration of peace, safety and security of all residents, as well as to bring perpetrators of the heinous crimes to justice. In a statement, Adejobi said the IGP specifically tasked the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Kwazhi Dali Yakubu , mni., to lead and coordinate the intervention. He said the operations involves significant reinforcements, including additional units of 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). The Force PRO said the resources will be strategically deployed to conduct special operations aimed at effectively curbing the incessant attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) and surrounding communities, which have tragically resulted in the loss of innocent lives. "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." He stated. Olumuyiwa Adejobi noted that "upon arrival in Plateau State on Tuesday, 8th April 2025, DIG Kwazhi paid a courtesy visit on the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang. During this meeting, DIG Kwazhi 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."

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