Following the unfortunate incident in Kawel Community in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has deployed the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, AIG Dankombo Morris to Plateau State for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation and to put in place necessary measures aimed at restoring peace and preventing any further occurrence.

The AIG, accompanied by members of the Plateau State Police Command’s Management Team, yesterday visited Bokkos Local Government Area, where he held engagements with the leadership of the Local Government, the Traditional Chief of the area, and other critical stakeholders.

During the meeting, the Executive Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, Hon. Amalau Samuel Amalau, welcomed the Assistant Inspector General of Police and his entourage.

Amalau expressed appreciation to the Inspector General of Police for his swift response and intervention in the wake of the incident, describing the attack as a tragic and unfortunate act of pure criminality, noting that it was unprovoked.

He informed the delegation that the victims had already been buried the previous day and appealed for the deployment of additional security assets and manpower to Bokkos Local Government Area to complement the ongoing efforts of the Police and other security agencies in securing lives and property in the general area.

Also speaking, the President, Women in Politics Initiative, Plateau State Chapter, Mrs Hajara Yunana, expressed the concerns and challenges faced by women in Bokkos Local Government Area following the incident.

She appreciated the efforts and assurances of the Police leadership, while appealing that the commitments made should translate into concrete actions beyond mere promises, calling on the Inspector General of Police to leverage modern Policing technologies in strengthening security around the affected communities and other vulnerable areas within the Local Government Area.

She urged the women of Bokkos to remain resilient, calm, and confident in the capacity of the Police and other security agencies to bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to justice.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Dankombo Morris, conveyed the heartfelt condolences of the Inspector General of Police to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, and the people of Bokkos Local Government Area, particularly the residents of Kawel Community, Mushere District, over the unfortunate incident.

He condemned the attack as cruel and inhumane, assuring the people that the Police leadership will not relent in its efforts until the perpetrators are apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law.

He further stated that the Inspector General of Police did not only send words of mouth; he has deployed additional manpower and operational assets which includes units of PMF/Tactical Team personnel to the affected area to strengthen security presence, restore confidence, protect vulnerable communities, and prevent any further occurrence.

The AIG called on community leaders, youth groups, and residents to remain calm, support security agencies, and continue to provide useful, timely and accurate information that will assist ongoing efforts to maintain peace and bring the perpetrators to justice.

He further encourages members of the public to go about their lawful duties without fear, as the situation has been brought under control.