In response to the escalating threat of terrorist attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, the Police authorities have taken decisive action by establishing a dedicated Special Operation Squad set to initiate immediate operations.
During a condolence visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun announced the strategic move in the wake of vicious attacks on over 15 communities during Christmas eve, resulting in the tragic loss of 200 innocent villagers, including women, children, and the elderly, in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas.
Addressing stakeholders at the Government House in Jos, Egbetokun assured the public, stating, “More deployment of tactical units will be made. We are deploying our tactical unit to assist you; we are deploying our intelligence unit. When you see the IGP visiting with DIG operations and DIG intelligence accompanied by the DIG of the zone, you should know that we mean business.”
The Police Chief emphasized the gravity of the situation and outlined the immediate steps being taken, stating, “A special operation will commence immediately on the plateau. This special operation will form the nucleus of our special intervention squad. With the cooperation of the people of Plateau, a solution is in sight.”
Egbetokun urged the residents to actively participate in the fight against criminal elements, emphasizing that the conflict should not be viewed as an ethnic or tribal war. He stated, “We should not see this war as a war against the Fulanis; we should not see it as a war against any tribe in Nigeria. It is a war against the criminals; it is a war against enemies of our country.”
