Governor Caleb Mutfwang has reiterated his strong support for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to combat insecurity in Plateau State and across Nigeria.
Speaking at a special court session marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year in Jos, the governor stated, “I believe that the time for the creation of state police is now. When we do have state police, I am sure we will be able to respond better and address many situations faster.”
Mutfwang commended President Bola Tinubu for advocating for state police and urged the National Assembly to continue pushing the initiative forward.
In a move to strengthen local security, the governor announced that the state government will recruit an additional 1,450 personnel into Operation Rainbow within the next two weeks. “Yes, the security challenge has looked us squarely in the face, but we are doing all we can. By God’s grace, we will be bringing in 1,450 fresh personnel to augment security in the state,” he said. “We are not shy of our responsibility to provide security for our citizens. We have not shirked this duty and we will not.”
Governor Mutfwang also emphasized the importance of collaboration between citizens and security agencies, particularly in intelligence gathering. “As a government, we cannot do much without credible intelligence. Members of the various communities are in a far better position to tell us what is happening. That is why we have created helplines across the state to respond quickly to distress calls,” he explained.
Beyond security, the governor praised the Plateau State judiciary for maintaining integrity in their duties and pledged continued support for their welfare. “I commend you for not allowing yourselves to become the subject of public opprobrium,” he stated. He announced that directives had been given for the payment of outstanding entitlements to retired judges and promised to address long-standing arrears of robe allowances.
In conclusion, Mutfwang urged both the bar and the bench to adhere to ethics, good conscience, and the fear of God in the new legal year. The event was attended by judges, senior advocates, members of the Nigerian Bar Association, traditional rulers, and top government officials.
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