Plateau gov summons LG chairmen, others over rising killings

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday convened an expanded State Security Council meeting with heads of security agencies and chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state.

The governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the meeting was part of efforts to address rising insecurity and strengthen peaceful coexistence.

The development comes amid a series of attacks that have reportedly left at least 50 people dead in communities across the state in the past week.

Bere said the meeting, held at the Government House in Jos, reviewed the security situation and outlined strategies to prevent further attacks.

Speaking after the meeting, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, Bassey Ewah, said the session provided an opportunity to assess recent developments and coordinate security operations.

He said, “His Excellency summoned this meeting to review the past week and enable us to plan effectively for the days ahead. The curfew has now been adjusted to run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and we have been directed to ensure strict compliance.”

Ewah warned that violators of the curfew would be prosecuted and reiterated that restrictions on commercial motorcycle operations and tricycle movements remain in force.

He also dismissed reports of planned protests, insisting that the situation in the state remains calm.

“The government is not siding with any faith. All decisions are aimed at ensuring peace. To the best of my knowledge, there have been no protests and no breakdown of law and order,” he added.

He urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by complying with directives, stressing that unity among security agencies remains strong.

“We operate as one team, and I assure citizens that we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure peace,” he said.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in the state, Hamisu Anani, said councils were adopting strategies to tackle insecurity based on local realities.

“Each local government will develop strategies based on its peculiarities. We are working closely with security chiefs, reviewing reports from the field, and strengthening collaboration to effectively tackle insecurity across the state,” he said.

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo; the Special Adviser on Security and Commander of Operation Rainbow, General Gagji Shipi; and the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, His Majesty, Da. Jacob Gyang Buba.

Culled from punch