IGP pays condolence visit to Plateau, promises justice for victims of recent attacks

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has paid a condolence visit to Plateau State in the wake of the recent deadly attacks in Bassa Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of several residents.

The visit was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

The IGP was accompanied by senior police officials, including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force, AIG Funsho Adegboye; AIG Zone 4, Zachariah Fera; and the Commandant of the Police Staff College, Jos, AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka.

During his visit, IGP Kayode Egbetokun met with Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Government House in Jos, where he offered his condolences and strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks in the state.

The statement reads, “Following a series of tragic incidents that occurred in 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 including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force, AIG Funsho Adegboye, mni; AIG Zone 4, AIG Zachariah Fera, and Commandant Police Staff College Jos, AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka.

“Upon his arrival in Plateau State, the IGP visited the State Government House, where he commiserated with the State Governor, His Excellency 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.”