The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has condemned the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of innocent citizens, and ordered the massive deployment of security assets to restore calm and ensure the arrest of those responsible.
The Force Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, conveyed Disu’s directive in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to the statement, the IGP commiserated with the executive governor of Plateau State and the people of the state, particularly the affected families and residents of the Angwan Rukuba community, over the unfortunate incident.
It stated that in response to the situation, IGP Disu had earlier deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Umar Shehu Nadad, to the state to assess the security situation, coordinate ongoing operations, and strengthen the existing security architecture.
The statement explained that the IGP has further intensified operations through the deployment of additional tactical teams, Police Mobile Force units, and intelligence operatives, in conjunction with other security agencies, to tackle the ongoing security challenges and forestall any further breakdown of law and order across the state.
It added that the IGP affirmed that these actions would continue until normalcy is fully restored and also directed all operational commanders to ensure visible policing and actively engage with vulnerable communities.
The statement further noted that the IGP called on members of the public to remain calm and vigilant, cooperate with security agencies, and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.
He also urged citizens to promptly report any incidents or suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities to support ongoing operations.