By Halimah Olamide
The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 4 of the force, Ebong Eyibio Ebong, to relocate to Plateau with immediate effect over the spate of insecurity in the state.
According to a statement by the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the order was to coordinate the operations, which commence immediately.
He said extra operational assets have been deployed to the state to facilitate a comprehensive and swift investigation.
This was just as Egbetokun led a delegation of the force to the state on Friday Jos, to address the recent tragic attacks that occurred in the Barkin Ladi, Mangu, and Bokkos local government areas of the State on December 24th, resulting in the loss of several lives.
“To bolster the Force’s response and effectiveness in Plateau State, the IGP has ordered the temporary relocation of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 4, AIG Ebong Eyibio Ebong, psc(+), fcpa, mni, to the state.
The Inspector-General of Police has also shown readiness and commitment, in line with the president’s directive, to collaborate with the military in a joint effort to decimate the activities of the armed militia responsible for these attacks.
He urged the people of Plateau not to add any ethnic colouration to the incident, emphasizing that it’s the handiwork of armed criminals, as the entire nation has condemned the attacks in unison.
The Nigeria Police Force reassures the citizens of Plateau State and the nation at large of its unrelenting commitment to diligently pursue justice and ensure the safety and security of all residents.
The IGP extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims affected by this tragic incident and reaffirms the Force’s staunch dedication to upholding law, order, and peace in the region.