From Tongnaan Bawa Jos
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has called for stronger security collaboration and decisive action to address the recent attacks in the state.
The governor made the call when the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, visited Plateau following the killing of nine passengers in an attack on a Jos-bound commercial bus at Dungus Junction, Kuru, in Jos South Local Government Area, and another attack on Vodni community in Pushit District, Mangu LGA, on September 13, 2026.
Receiving the IGP at the Government House, Rayfield, Jos, Governor Mutfwang, represented by his Deputy, Ngo Josephine Chundung Piyo, commended the police leadership for responding promptly to the incidents and visiting the state to assess the security situation.
The Deputy Governor said the visit demonstrated the IGP’s commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring that the state government would continue to collaborate with the police and other security agencies to maintain peace.
Mutfwang also commended the IGP for deploying a new Commissioner of Police to the state and strengthening the command’s capacity to work with the government, sister security agencies, traditional institutions and communities.
He stressed that effective security goes beyond the deployment of personnel, noting that intelligence gathering, community engagement and timely response to emerging threats were equally critical.
The governor specifically appealed to the IGP to activate the Mobile Police Barracks in Gashish, describing the facility as strategically positioned to improve security operations across Barkin Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas.
He said putting the facility into full operation would strengthen police presence and enhance response to security threats in communities across the axis.
Mutfwang also urged residents to remain vigilant and resist reprisals, warning that retaliatory attacks could further worsen tensions and undermine peace efforts.
Responding, IGP Olatunji Disu assured the state government that the Nigeria Police Force would work closely with the Plateau Government, other security agencies and local communities to tackle the security challenges.
Disu said the police were intensifying community engagement and intelligence gathering to identify threats early, protect vulnerable communities and bring perpetrators to justice.
He disclosed that the approach had already yielded results, including arrests linked to some security incidents, and pledged that the police would continue to strengthen their operational strategies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
The IGP further stressed the need to build trust between security personnel and communities, urging residents to provide credible and timely information that could assist security agencies in preventing attacks and apprehending criminals.
The meeting is part of the Plateau Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture through closer coordination among security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders.