By Nkechi Eze
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has undertaken an operational visit to Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba Community, Nasarawa Gwong area of Jos North Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid.
According to the statement, the police chief strongly condemned the attack and, upon arrival in the state, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, to commiserate with him and the people of the state over the incident of March 29, 2026.
The IGP subsequently proceeded to Angwan Rukuba for an on-the-spot assessment of the affected community.
Disu noted that upon receipt of the distress call, an immediate and robust operational response was activated by the Nigeria Police Force. This included the deployment of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, Usman Nadada, and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force, Francis Iwu, alongside eight units of the Police Mobile Force, the Special Intervention Squad, and other tactical and intelligence units.
He explained that the operations were executed swiftly in collaboration with other security agencies, including the military.
The Inspector-General further stated that the situation in the affected area has been significantly de-escalated through coordinated security operations and sustained engagements with the Local Government Chairman, community leaders and youth groups.
He added that security personnel remain strategically deployed to maintain law and order, while intensive intelligence-led operations are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Disu emphasised that sustained operations will continue until normalcy is fully restored, warning youths in Jos against taking the law into their own hands.
He stressed that any form of reprisal or vigilantism would only escalate tensions and undermine ongoing peace efforts.
In his remarks, Governor Mutfwang commended the Nigeria Police Force for its prompt response, particularly acknowledging the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, Bassey Ewah, and the decisive role of the Police Mobile Force in containing the crisis.
The governor, however, highlighted the need for structural improvements in security management, including the establishment of state police to enhance operational efficiency.
He also underscored the importance of modern policing tools, recommending the acquisition of night surveillance drones with infrared capabilities to strengthen security operations.
Emphasising the critical role of intelligence, the governor called on the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) and the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) to intensify intelligence-gathering efforts.
He further pledged continued support for the Nigeria Police through the provision of logistics, while noting that challenges such as vast terrain, manpower demands and the distance between armouries remain significant factors affecting effective security coverage.
The Inspector-General assured that he would brief the President and Commander-in-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the current security situation as part of ongoing national security coordination efforts.
He also called on residents to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding, urging them to support security agencies with credible information to aid ongoing operations.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across the country.
