Killings: IGP Visits Plateau, Promises Justice For Victims

TUESDAY April 15, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng

Following the deadly attacks that claimed the lives of dozens of residents in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the State.

In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP was accompanied by top-ranking officers, including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force, AIG Funsho Adegboye; AIG Zone 4, AIG Zachariah Fera; and the Commandant of the Police Staff College Jos, AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka.

During his visit, Egbetokun met with Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Government House in Jos, where he expressed his condolences and condemned the violent attacks.

In a bid to strengthen security coordination in the region, the IGP met with tactical commanders to assess and reinforce ongoing security operations.

To ensure sustained peace efforts, the police chief has deployed a top-ranking officer to oversee the situation on the ground.

“Following a series of tragic incidents that occurred in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the death of scores of residents, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., has visited the state, accompanied by senior officers.

“Upon his arrival in Plateau State, the IGP visited the State Government House, where he commiserated with the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang and the good people of Plateau State.

“During his discussion with Gov. Mutfwang, the IGP condemned the attacks and reassured His Excellency that the Nigeria Police Force would carry its best efforts to douse the rising tensions and bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice.

“The IGP also seized the opportunity to hold a brief meeting with tactical commanders to review strategies employed in the deployment of police operational personnel and operational assets provided to further augment the available security emplacement in the state.

“The Inspector-General of Police has further directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Kwazhi Dali Yakubu, mni, to take charge and oversee the operations aimed at restoring peace and serenity to Plateau State.

“The Nigeria Police Force once again reaffirms its commitment to the good people of Plateau State and Nigeria as a whole.

“The Force remains resolute towards bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice and restoring peace to the affected communities.”