Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Wednesday convened a high‑level meeting of the State Security Council at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, to review the State’s security situation and strengthen coordinated measures aimed at sustaining peace and protecting residents.
The meeting brought together the Deputy Governor, heads of security and law‑enforcement agencies, top government officials, and the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, as part of the administration’s efforts to address emerging threats and recent attacks recorded in some communities.
Deliberations focused on intelligence gathering and sharing, preventive operations, inter‑agency coordination, and strategies to safeguard lives, property, and economic activities across Plateau State. Governor Mutfwang’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere, said the discussions “focused extensively on emerging security threats, recent incidents recorded in some communities, intelligence gathering and sharing, preventive operations, inter‑agency coordination, and strategies for safeguarding lives, property and economic activities across Plateau State.”
Speaking after the meeting, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, described the session as part of the Governor’s continuous assessment of the security landscape. He noted that Mutfwang, as Chief Security Officer of the State, regularly convenes the Council to identify gaps and strengthen existing measures.
Faniyan described the recent attack in Mangu as “very unfortunate,” explaining that despite prior deployments, the incident underscored the need for improved preventive strategies. He confirmed that arrests had been made in connection with major attacks recorded in the past month, with investigations ongoing in collaboration with other security agencies at both State and national levels.
He added that technological tools were being deployed to analyse intelligence and track suspects, stressing that security agencies had received “marching orders” from the Governor to intensify efforts across Plateau.
The Commissioner appealed to residents to support the administration by providing credible and timely information on suspicious movements and activities, noting that sustainable security depends on strong community‑security collaboration. He reaffirmed the commitment of security operatives to preserving Plateau’s identity as the “Home of Peace and Tourism,” especially as the ember months approach and political activities heighten ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Security Council meeting aligns with Governor Mutfwang’s broader agenda to consolidate peace and stability as foundations for investment, tourism, agriculture, commerce, and other economic activities across the State. The administration reiterated its resolve to build a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Plateau where citizens can live, work, and invest with confidence.
