By; BUHARI B. BELLO, Jos
Sequel to the visit of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to Plateau State in the wake of the deadly attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of the state which claimed many lives and resulted in destruction of property, the Plateau State Police Command has deployed more special armed forces to the troubled areas to prevent further attacks and restore normalcy.
The deployment is in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, who provided additional manpower and resources to the state to augment the operational strength of the command to manage the ugly situation and provide safety for residents of the affected areas.
As parts of measures to protect lives and properties in the affected areas, the Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Okoro J. Alawari, Psc has placed a ban all forms of late night spiritual and social gatherings in Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, Riyom and Mangu LGAs.
The CP assured the people of the State that the Plateau State Police Command is committed to full implemention of the IGP’s directives to apprehend the perpetrators of the dastardly act, provide safety to residents of the troubled areas, and restore peace and tranquility in those areas.
The Plateau State Police helmsman also appealed to members of the public to support, cooperate with and assist the Police with timely and useful information to tackle the menace.
He further tasked all police operatives deployed to the affected areas to demonstrate valour and professionalism while discharging their constitutional duties, and work in synergy with other security agencies to restore peace and order in their respective areas of assignment.
