Plateau killings: Police beef up security, vow to arrest perpetrators

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By Golok Nanmwa

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JOS -The Plateau State Police Command has beefed up security in Bin’per community, Bwoi-Ruf District of Mangu Local Government Area, following the deadly attack on the community in the early hours of Tuesday.

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The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in the community.

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Faniyan, who commiserated with the traditional council elders, the Local Government Chairman and residents of Mangu, vowed that the perpetrators of the attack would be identified, arrested and prosecuted.

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He said the Police Command would deploy all constitutional means at its disposal to ensure that those responsible for the killings were brought to justice.

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The Commissioner also delivered the condolence message of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to the people of Bin’per.

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According to him, the IGP has condemned the attack and directed that all necessary measures be taken to prevent further attacks in the area.

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Faniyan said: “The Command will do everything within its constitutional powers to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible.”

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He assured residents that security had been strengthened in Bin’per and surrounding communities to prevent a recurrence and restore confidence among the people.

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The CP urged residents to provide the police with accurate and timely information that could assist ongoing investigations and lead to the arrest of the attackers.

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He also appealed to the people to remain calm, peaceful and vigilant, warning them against taking the law into their own hands.

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Faniyan said resorting to jungle justice could further escalate tension and undermine efforts to ensure that the perpetrators faced justice.

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The Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace across Plateau State.

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He urged members of the public to promptly report credible information to security agencies as efforts continue to strengthen security in the affected community and its environs.

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