The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has
approved the creation of two additional area commands of the Nigeria Police
Force in Plateau.
Deputy IGP in charge of Finance, Mr. Shuaibu Gambo, who
announced the development when he visited Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on
Tuesday in Jos, said that Panksin and Bukuru Commands had been added to the
existing Jos Metro and Langtang North.
“Plateau now has four area commands; we believe that this
measure will bring security much closer to the people,” he said.
The DIG told the governor that the Force would need “a
little logistic support, especially in the area of patrol vehicles, for easy
take off”.
He said that a special squadron mobile unit had been
established in Shendam to ensure rapid response to emergencies.
Gambo noted, however, that the police would not function
efficiently without the input and support of the people and state governments.
“It is impossible for the Federal Government to bear the
burden of security agencies alone; in truth, security will collapse without the
support of the states.
“Security agencies survive mainly by the support of state
governors. We need this partnership for effective service delivery,” he said.
Gambo particularly noted that the communication gadgets in
Plateau were almost non-functional, and appealed to the governor to step in, in
view of the relevance of such gadgets to effective policing.
The DIG also appealed to the governor to assist the Police
Staff College in Jos, to enable it meet its mandate of training quality command
staff.
Gov. Lalong, in a response, appreciated the IG for his
steady interventions in the security situation in Plateau, and commended the
police boss for granting the request for additional area commands and a special
squadron in Shendam.
The governor expressed happiness over the improving security
in Plateau, and told his guest that the state marked two years of peace on
Monday with a carnival to celebtrate that feat
He promised to look into the requests made by the IG, adding
that no sacrifice would be too much in the effort toward a peaceful Plateau,
especially since the farming season was around the corner.
“We want a peaceful Plateau where our farmers can freely
cultivate their lands,” he declared.
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