In a move aimed at strengthening security in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang inspected the Mobile Police Training Centre in Gashish District, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area, as well as the proposed site for a Mobile Police Barracks in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area.
Both initiatives are set to begin immediately, marking a significant step toward enhanced security in rural communities across the state.
Accompanied by Plateau State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Adesina, Governor Mutfwang addressed a gathering that included the indigenous Berom people and the Fulani community.
He called for an end to hostilities and urged all groups involved in causing unrest to desist, stressing the government’s commitment to eradicating criminal activities and maintaining peace in the state.
“I want to place on record our appreciation to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, for his commitment to the security of lives and property in Plateau State. We value this gesture, and the Plateau State Government will ensure that all resources needed to make this facility operational are provided,” the Governor said.
Governor Mutfwang emphasised the importance of peace, urging the diverse communities within the area to embrace unity.
He made it clear that criminality, irrespective of tribe or religion, would no longer be tolerated.
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“The days of conflict are over. We will not tolerate any criminal activity, regardless of religion or tribe. Criminality is criminality, and those who profit from disrupting our peace will face the full wrath of the law,” he declared.
The governor further reassured farmers whose farmlands had been abandoned due to insecurity that the government would support them in returning to their lands.
He highlighted the importance of cultivating all arable land in the upcoming farming season to boost food production and enhance economic activities in Plateau State.
Governor Mutfwang also commended the peaceful celebration of the 2024 Christmas season by Plateau residents and urged traditional rulers and community leaders, including the Fulani, to collaborate in sustaining peace in their communities.
“If conflicts arise, let us resolve them amicably as we have done in the past. No one should take the law into their own hands.”
During his visit to Kwall, the governor identified a location near ANAN University for the proposed Mobile Police Barracks, which will serve as a security hub for the area.
