Following a series of tragic incidents that occurred in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the death of scores of residents, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has visited the State.

Egbetokun, accompanied by senior officers including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Police Mobile Force, AIG Funsho Adegboye, AIG Zone 4, AIG Zachariah Fera, and Commandant Police Staff College Jos, AIG Nwonyi Emeka.

Upon his arrival in Plateau State, the IGP visited the State Government House, where he commiserated with the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang and the good people of Plateau State.

During his discussion with Governor Mutfwang, the IGP condemned the attacks and reassured that the Nigeria Police Force would carry its best efforts to douse the rising tensions and bring the perpetrators of the heinous acts to justice.

Egbetokun also seized the opportunity to hold a brief meeting with tactical commanders to review strategies employed in the deployment of police operational personnel and assets provided to augment the available security emplacement in the state.

He further directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Kwazhi Yakubu, to take charge and oversee the operations aimed at restoring peace and serenity to Plateau State.

The Inspector-General of Police once again reaffirms the police commitment to the good people of the State and Nigeria as a whole.

He said the Force remains resolute towards bringing the perpetrators of the attacks to justice and restoring peace to the affected communities.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.