The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Ibrahim Idris, has deployed Special Intervention Force to Plateau to revive peace in Barkin-Ladi, Riyom, Jos South native authorities areas and different flash factors within the state.
Many individuals had been killed by gunmen on Sunday June 24 in Barkin-Ladi, Riyom, Jos South native authorities areas of plateau.
A press release by the Force Spokesman, appearing DCP Jimoh Moshood, on Monday in Abuja, famous that two police aerial surveillance helicopters, 5 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and three Police Mobile Force Units (PMF) had been deployed.
He stated that two Counter Terrorism Units (CTU) and Police Intelligence Unit and standard police personnel from different states have additionally been deployed to the affected areas.
Moshood also stated that the Deputy Inspector-General of Police accountable for operations had relocated to Plateau on the directive of the I-G to coordinate and supervise the operations.
He famous that “the I-G has directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of I-G monitoring unit to lead the police special investigation team to the affected areas and other flash points in Plateau.”
He stated that the investigation crew comprised the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), the Special Tactical Squad (STS) and the Technical Platforms.
He stated “the team is to carry out thorough and discreet investigation into the killings and promptly apprehend those responsible.”
The spokesman also stated that the police particular intervention pressure included personnel of Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID), a detachment of Police Explosive Ordice Department (EOD), Police K9 (Sniffer Dogs Section), standard policemen, particular anti-robbery squads.
Moshood stated that the crew, which had began arriving, had been already working with the police command within the state to revive peace and maintain normalcy within the affected areas.
He identified that “to attain success on this operation, the crew might be proactive and strict within the enforcement of its mandates, police customary operations procedures and rule of engagement might be absolutely adhered to.
“The police special intervention force will ensure full enforcement of the curfew imposed on the affected areas by the Plateau Government.”
The police spokesman famous that personnel of the particular intervention pressure would perform 24 hours surveillance and patrol, cease and search automobiles and suspected places and hideouts of suspected assailants.
“The team will also engage in continuous raid of identified criminal hideouts and black spots, with a view to arrest those responsible for the killings and prevent any further attacks.”
He known as on conventional rulers, non secular leaders, group leaders, youth teams, public workplace holders, politicians, opinion leaders and oldsters to assist the police.
Moshood additionally known as on the general public within the affected areas, different flash factors or in some other location within the state with info to name the next numbers: 07059473022, 08038907662, 08075391844, and 09053872296.