From Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The Federal Government and the Plateau State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation following the visit of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 4, AIG Morris Dankwambo, to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos.
The visit, which was carried out on the directive of the Inspector General of Police, was aimed at assessing the recent deadly attack in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area, evaluating the level of destruction, identifying operational gaps, and improving strategies to prevent future occurrences.
While conveying the condolences of the Inspector General of Police to the government and people of Plateau State, AIG Dankwambo condemned the attack, describing it as a grievous assault on humanity.
“The act perpetrated by these criminals is barbaric, wicked, and completely unlawful,” the AIG stated.
He assured Governor Mutfwang that security agencies were reviewing their operational strategies, identifying vulnerabilities, and strengthening deployments to protect vulnerable communities.
“Our tactical teams and operational units are fully committed and are already taking decisive steps to restore public confidence, maintain peace, and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice,” he said.
The AIG also stressed the importance of collaboration between security agencies and citizens, urging residents to support community policing initiatives, provide credible intelligence, remain law-abiding, and avoid actions that could worsen tensions.
Receiving the delegation, Governor Mutfwang described the visit as a demonstration of solidarity by the Nigeria Police Force with the people of Plateau State during a difficult period.
He said the visit reflected the Federal Government’s commitment to working with the state in restoring peace and ensuring that those behind violent crimes are brought to justice.
The governor disclosed that the state government had invested significantly in securing the Mushere axis through military deployments, increased police presence, operations by the Special Task Force, and other security measures.
He, however, noted that the recent attack showed the need for continuous review and adjustment of security strategies.
“We cannot continue to do the same things and expect different results. We must constantly review our approaches, reassess our strategies, and adapt to emerging security realities,” Mutfwang stated.
He added that the state government had immediately convened an emergency meeting with heads of security agencies after the attack to reassess the security architecture and develop new operational measures.
The governor emphasized that intelligence gathering remains critical in tackling insecurity and preventing conflicts, adding that no state of emergency had been declared in any local government area following the Bokkos attack.
Assuring residents of government’s commitment to justice, Mutfwang said security agencies were already tracking those responsible for the attack.
“We are in hot pursuit of the perpetrators of this wicked criminality, and we have some very useful leads that are being diligently followed,” he said.
He commended the Inspector General of Police for sending the high-powered delegation to Plateau State, describing the visit as timely and reassuring.
Governor Mutfwang reiterated the state government’s commitment to working closely with security agencies, protecting lives and property, supporting affected communities, and ensuring the restoration of peace and stability across Plateau State.