Following the recent killings in Barkin-Ladi (Gashishi), Riyom, Jos South LGAs and other flash points in Plateau State, the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has deployed Intervention Force to the State to contain the crisis.
The disturbance, clashes and mayhem, according to the Police, took place on 23rd and 24th June 2018.
A statement by the Force Spokesman, Ag DCP, Jimoh Moshood said the Deputy Inspector General of Police; Department of Operations was being relocated on the directive of the IGP to Jos, Plateau State to coordinate and supervise the operations on the ground.
He said 2 Police Aerial surveillance Helicopters, 5 Armored Personnel Carriers, 3 Police Mobile Force Units, 2 Counter Terrorism Cells and Police Intelligence Unit as well as conventional Police personnel from other States have been deployed to the affected areas in the State.
Moshood said the Police Aerial surveillance Helicopters and other components of the intervention Force are already in the State adding that their arrival in the State has restored peace and prevent further attacks in the affected areas.
To achieve success in this operation, the Force Spokesman said the team will be proactive and strict in the enforcement of its mandates, Police standard operations and procedures, while rule of engagement will be fully adhered to.
The Police called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, Community Leaders, the Youth Groups, Public office holders, politicians, opinion leaders, parents and guardians to prevail on their subjects , adherents/followers, to give peace a chance.
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