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Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has directed security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering, strengthen collaboration and improve preventive measures to protect lives and property across the state.
The governor gave the directive during a meeting of the State Security Council held on Wednesday at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, heads of security and law enforcement agencies, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da. Jacob Gyang Buba, and other senior government officials.
The council reviewed emerging security challenges, recent attacks in some communities, intelligence sharing efforts and strategies aimed at ensuring a safer environment for residents, visitors and businesses operating in the state.
Speaking after the meeting, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, said the gathering was part of Governor Mutfwang’s regular assessment of the state’s security situation and efforts to strengthen existing measures.
Faniyan described the governor as the state’s Chief Security Officer, noting that the meeting was convened to identify security gaps and develop measures to prevent future incidents.
“His Excellency Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is the Chief Security Officer of the state, and once in a while, we review the security situation. We assess the security situation in order to take steps to improve on what we already have,” he said.
The police commissioner described the recent attacks in Mangu Local Government Area as unfortunate, adding that the incident was among the reasons behind the governor’s decision to summon the security council meeting.
He disclosed that some suspects had been arrested in connection with recent attacks in the state, while investigations continued to track down other individuals linked to the incidents.
According to him, security agencies are working together with relevant authorities at both state and national levels, using intelligence and technological tools to strengthen investigations.
Faniyan assured residents that security agencies had received clear directives from the governor and would continue to intensify efforts to respond quickly to threats and safeguard communities.
He urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities, stressing that community support remains vital to effective security operations.
The commissioner reaffirmed the commitment of security agencies to protecting Plateau’s reputation as the “Home of Peace and Tourism,” warning that criminal elements would not be allowed to disrupt the state’s peace.
He added that proactive security measures were particularly important as the ember months approach and political activities increase ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The state government said the meeting reflects the Mutfwang administration’s commitment to strengthening peace and security as a foundation for investment, tourism, agriculture, commerce and economic growth in Plateau State.
