Police DIG visits Bokkos promises interventions in various communities
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos
In the wake of the devastating April 2nd attack that left scores of women, children, and farmers dead across several communities in bokkos Loca government area of Plateau State,
Nigeria top security officials have visited the affected communities.
The Inspector General of Police IGP Olukayode Adeolu, represented by the Deputy inspector General of police operations DIG Bzigu Kwazhi in company of the commissioner of police Plateau state conducted an on the spot assessment of the security in the state.
The DIG who conveyed the IGPs condolences to the victims of the attacks informed them that the IGP on receiving the report of the incidence immediately released an operational helicopter and the state Governor to provide a network to to facilitate in communicating with the security officers .
During the stakeholders meeting the community leaders of Bokkos lamented that the incident happened without provocation and a single retaliation. Adding that it is purely seen as the case of land grabbing under the disguise of terrorism.
Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, Samuel Amalau, described the April second attack as “a coordinated act of genocide.” He named several communities hit within hours as Mangor, Josho, Daffo, Manguna, Dagai, Tadai, and Hurti—leaving security forces overwhelmed.
He called on the Chief of Army Staff and the Police DIG to grant Bokkos a special security status and set up a permanent tactical base in the LGA. He also highlighted the lack of network coverage, which hampers emergency response.
Both the Army and Police representatives promised to act swiftly on the petitions and testimonies they received. The DIG visited IDP camps, assuring displaced families that they will soon return to their homes with full government protection.
Security agencies vowed to rely more on community intelligence going forward. “Work with us,” the DIG pleaded. “Provide information. Trust us to do our job. Don’t take the law into your own hands.” He added.
Traditional rulers reaffirmed their communities right to ancestral lands, demanding immediate government action to prevent any future attacks.
For the people of Bokkos, who have endured repeated violence with little to no accountability, this week’s high-profile visits have offered a glimmer of hope, if not yet assurance.
Whether these promises translate into protection, justice, and lasting peace remains to be seen. But for now, the eyes of the nation, and the pain of the people are fixed on Bokkos.
