The Plateau State Police Command has deployed its mobile units to various local government areas in the state to stem the tide of attacks and killings of residents by gunmen.
The killings that escalated in the past few months persisted mostly in the communities within the central and northern parts of the state.
Many of the residents in the affected communities had fled their homes for safety.
The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, confirmed the deployment of the armed mobile units to the troubled LGAs in a statement on Saturday.
The statement read in part: “The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyenka, in fulfillment of his promise to take all necessary actions in order to ensure the security of lives and properties across the state, has now deployed Mobile Police Force personnel across troubled local government areas in the state.
“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 Commissioner of Police, CP Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyenka 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 hardworking and responsive Secretary to the State Government, 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.
“Director, Cabinet and Special Services, office of the SGS, Mr Nanman Jonah Kparbong 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 police commissioner therefore calls on the good people of Plateau State to remain calm, 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.”
The statement urged members of the public to call the following police control room numbers in case of emergencies: 07059473022; 08038907662; 08075391844 and 09053872296
