Plateau killings: IGP Deploys Two Helicopters, five APCs

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has deployed a special intervention force to Plateau State to restore peace in Barkin-Ladi, Riyom, Jos South LGA, and other troubled spots in the state.

A statement on Monday by Police spokesman DCP Jimoh Moshood said the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Operation has also been relocated to Jos, Plateau State.
He added that two helicopters, five APCs, three PMF Units, two CTU Cells and Police Intelligence Unit are already deployed to the affected areas in Plateau State.

He said the Police Special investigation Team led by Commissioner of Police, IGP Monitoring Unit, will ensure the full enforcement of the curfew imposed on the affected areas by the Plateau State Government and carry out twenty four hours surveillance and patrol, stop and search of vehicles, and suspected locations and hideouts of the assailants.

Moshood said traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, youth groups, public office holders, politicians, opinion leaders, parents and guardians are hereby called upon to prevail on their subjects, adherents/followers, children and wards to support the personnel of the Police Special Intervention Force in the discharge of their responsibilities.