IGP Disu visits Plateau, pledges intensified efforts to arrest attackers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has visited Plateau State following recent deadly attacks in parts of the state.

He assured residents that the police would intensify efforts to apprehend those responsible.

Disu arrived in the state on Wednesday and paid a condolence visit to the Plateau State Government over the recent killings.

The visit followed the killing of nine passengers travelling in a commercial bus at Dungus Junction, Kuru, in Jos South Local Government Area, as well as separate attacks in Vodni community in Pushit District of Mangu LGA and Tahoos community in Riyom LGA.

Speaking during the visit, Disu said he was in the state to engage stakeholders and address the security challenges arising from the recent attacks.

“I am on the Plateau to discuss issues bothering on the killings in Mangu and other parts of the state,” the IGP said.

He said the police were concerned about the security situation and had already made some arrests in connection with the incidents.

“We are not happy with the situation, and I can assure you that we have made some arrests,” Disu said.

Disu said he had engaged relevant stakeholders as part of efforts to find lasting solutions to the recurring violence.

“Having gone round and engaged with stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the problem, I can assure you that people have hope and confidence in the police, and we will continue working together in synergy and collaboration for a secure environment,” he said.

The IGP assured the state government that the police would strengthen collaboration with other security agencies and local communities to address the security challenges.