Following the latest unfolding development in Karl Kumm University (KKU) especially as it relates to the needless lingering crisis over the appointment of Registrar for the University. It is quite shameful that the crisis could not be cautiously managed at its infant stage and allowing it to grow to the point that the regulatory body, National Universities Commission (NUC) would have to wield the big stick through the suspension of the operational licence. Does it mean there are no worthy men and women that can make contribution to the fair resolution of the dispute between the host community and the University? Who gains from this on going crisis? In any case, may I express my profound and heartfelt respect and admiration for the decision making organs of the University for displaying exemplary and strategic sense of leadership targeted at building a globally competitive KKU.  I am particularly impressed with their strength of character and conviction. It is their unyielding insistence on upholding the long standing values and principles driving universities globally, that has pitched the infant University against some sectional interests holding it by the jugular. I was taken aback on Sunday 15th August, 2021 during service when the President of COCIN, Rev. Professor Dachollom C. Datiri made a biased and jaundiced presentation on the lingering crisis in KKU. He claimed to be doing the presentation on behalf of the Executive Council (EC) of the Church but the style of presentation betrayed him as he kept using first person singular, I. As I listened attentively to the presentation, I could spot some inaccuracies and blatant lies. These include the following:I. The claim that the EC Fact Finding Committee did not find anything indicting Mr. Daniel Dung Kim, whom he erroneously referred to as ‘Dr’ Daniel Dung Kim, only confirms his poor understanding of what constitutes an indictment. May be the President was expecting to see in the Report of the NUC Fact-Finding Panel of 2015 statement such as, Mr. Daniel Dung Kim is hereby indicted.  Anyone reading the NUC Report can easily make deduction. On page 52 of the Report, it is explicitly stated that “a Registrar who defies Senate and manipulates its records and is insubordinate to the VC and thrives in deadly intrigue can never be a competent Registrar”. The President found this section of the Report a landmine and skilfully skipped it. I challenge the President to confirm or deny not coming across this in his reading of the Report. This is an explicit indictment of Mr. Daniel Dung Kim, the then Registrar of Pateau State University, Bokkos. NUC is the regulatory agency that oversights all universities in Nigeria. If this weighty finding of NUC is ignored in the appointment of a Registrar for the University, how can the University defend this? May I ask the President a simple question: if he were to recruit new pastors for the Church he is superintending and he comes across this in respect of a particular candidate, would he ignore this weighty assessment? Ii. Mr Daniel Dung Kim retired from the service of College of Education Gindiri on 30th June, 2021 and had been paid his gratuity and is on pension. This, he failed to disclose about himself when he appeared before the interview panel. His dubious failure to make this disclosure misled the Committee into earmarking him for a tenure appointment instead of contract appointment. It may interest the public to note that this was one of the reasons for his indictment by the Governing Council of PLASU in 2015 leading to his resignation with effect from 10th September, 2015. Iii. The claim that Mr Daniel Dung Kim’s appointment as Registrar of KKU was withdrawn on account of phone call and SMS is to say the least, being economical with the truth. Even more disturbing is the President’s claim that it was said there are many Berom in the Governing Council. This can best be described as the figment of imagination of the President who is finding it extremely difficult to detach himself from the crisis to enable him play the role of an impartial mediator in the situation. This is inconsistent with the status of the President as the number one citizen of the COCIN. If this, as he claimed, were the consideration for dropping Mr Daniel Dung Kim as the earmarked Registrar of KKU,  would he have been hunted for to attend the interview for Registrarship? The truth cannot be submerged by the tissue of lies. Iv. The claim that a politician interested in 2023 election went to NUC to influence the decision to suspend the operational licence of KKU is quite disturbing. Why did the President not mention the name of the politician in question? How did he arrive at this conclusion? Or was he simply declaring before the congregation, his ambition to contest 2023 election? I expect the President to be bold enough to mention the politician’s name before the congregation. The truth must be told that KKU University cannot be built on the foundation of falsehood, emotional outburst, treacherous and unethical tendencies. The Motto of KKU is “Knowledge, Character and Service”. A man with defective and flawed moral character such as Mr Daniel Dung Kim cannot contribute to building  strong and ethically sound character of students of KKU. The esteemed members of COCIN worldwide must be wary of the landmines to be laid by some interests insisting on the choice of a man whose character has been heavily indicted by both the Governing Council of PLASU and the NUC, the regulator of KKU. The truth must be told that the President has undoubtedly become an interested party in the lingering crisis and is unable to facilitate the resolution of the dispute. KKU as the President has correctly noted, is God’s project and must be driven by the values of truth, integrity, honesty and strong sense of ethics. See below the full report of the Fact Finding Committee of the Governing Council of KKU which formed the basis of withdrawing Mr Daniel Dung Kim as the earmarked Registrar of KKU and the appointment of Dr. Rejoice Songden James as Acting Registrar. She is a young, resourceful and productive worker with immense experience having risen through the rank to become Deputy Registrar and a proud PhD holder. Esteemed members of COCIN worldwide, let’s be careful in nurturing KKU by ensuring that the University is built on a solid and credible foundation. It is unfortunate that those who contributed financially and morally to take the University to this stage are the targets of attack by certain sectional interests. Even God will not be pleased by this show of ingratitude. The President must free himself from the encumbrances of being an interested party in the crisis threatening to truncate the long standing dream of over 8million members of the Church worldwide. May we be guided by the Holy Spirit to submit to His supreme will as KKU leaps frog in establishing itself as a world class citadel of learning. Shalom.

REPORT OF KARL KUMM UNIVERSITY GOVERNING COUNCIL FACT FINDING COMMITTEEE ON MR KIM DANIEL DUNG 
Preamble
Following the appointment of Principal Officers of Karl Kumm University Vom, at a joint meeting of the Board of Trustees and the Governing Council held on 13th May, 2021, Mr. Kim Daniel Dung was nominated Registrar. On 12th May, 2021, an emergency meeting of Council was summoned to discuss a matter arising from the nomination which bothered on allegations of non-disclosure either in his CV or during the interview, some vital information about his status of engagements/dis-engagements from his former employments. Council set up a fact finding Committee to provide useful information and relevant documents to guide its decision on the matter. 
Terms of Reference To investigate the issue relating to the employment records of Mr. Kim Daniel Dung with particular refence to his employment records in Collage of Education Gindiri, Plateau State University Bokkos and TCNN Bukuru.To verify the circumstances surrounding his departure from Plateau State University.To carry out any other related matter.
The Committee was given up to Thursday 20th May, 2021 to submit its report.
Methodology
The Committee adopted the following methods in carrying out the assignment:Meetings which held on 15th May, 2021 at KKU, 19th May, 2021 at COCIN Headquarters Boardroom, Jos and 21st May, 2021 at COCIN Headquarters Church Boardroom, Jos. (Appendix 1)Letters of request were written to his former employers; Plateau State University, Bokkos and College of Education Gindiri, to provide relevant information and documents relating to Mr. Kim. (Appendix 2 & 3).Interaction with Mr. Kim on 19th May, 2021 at COCIN Headquarter Church Boardroom. (Invitation-Appendix 4).Studied relevant documents made available to the committee.
Findings
Information and documents were obtained from PLASU (Appendix 5) and CoE Gindiri (Appendix 6 and attachments).ToR 1: Records of Employment of Mr. Kim Daniel Dung
Mr kim was a staff of CoE Gindiri between 10th August, 2001 and 30th June, 2014.During the period of his engagement in CoE Gindiri, he was appointed Registrar for a period of five(5) years in the first instance.He was appointed Registrar in PLASU on 1st March, 2013 for a period of five yearsMr Kim applied for leave of absence from CoE Gindiri and approval given with effect from 1st March,2013.Approval for leave of absence was also granted by Plateau State Ministry of Education
Mr Kim voluntarily retired from the service of CoE Gindiri on 30th June, 2014, while in the service of PLASU as Registrar.CoE Gindiri accepted his voluntary retirement with effect from 30th June, 2014.On 21st Nov,2014, Mr. Kim wrote to CoE Gindiri conveying his decision to withdraw his letter of voluntary retirement, and that he wished to resume duty in the College at the expiration of his leave of absence at PLASU,BokkosMr Kim has been paid his gratuity by CoE and he is on pension.While in PLASU, based on some indictments, Mr Kim opted to voluntarily resign his appointment as Registrar. His resignation was accepted by the Governing Council with effect from 10th Sep, 2015.Two days after submitting his resignation letter and Council accepting same, Mr Kim wrote to the University, requesting to withdraw the letter of resignation. It was not accepted by Council.The refusal of the University to allow Mr Kim withdraw his letter of resignation led to him filling a court case against the University in 2015.The case, with case number NICN/JOS/38/2015 is still on-going in the Jos Judicial Division of the National Industrial Court.
ToR 2: Circumstances Surrounding his Departure from PLASU
Mr Kim had a smooth working relationship with other Principal Officers until sometime in 2014 when there was disharmony between him and the Vice Chancellor.The disharmony led to the suspension of the VC by the then Visitor to the University.Consequent upon the suspension of the VC, the NUC intervened by setting up a panel of inquiry to look into the circumstances that led to the Suspension of the VC.Report of the NUC panel was forwarded to the University and the Visitor, and later to the reconstituted Governing Council for consideration and necessary action.
The Governing Council considered the indictment components of the NUC report which included: insubordination, non-disclosure of retirement status from CoE Gindiri, disregard for authority and non-adherence to established University communication procedures with the Governing Council, etc.Based on this indictment, Mr. Kim was given three options by the Governing Council to consider and accept:Termination of his appointment.Suspension from duty for gross misconduct and setting up an independent disciplinary committee to consider the case against him in accordance with the University Law.To resign his appointment as Registrar of the University after confronting him with reasons why Council would like to remove him from office in accordance with the enabling law.Mr. Kim chose to voluntarily resign his appointment as Registrar of the University, which was accepted by Council with effect from 10th Sep, 2015.This Committee interacted with Mr. Kim. He verbally, and later in writing, chronicled his own version of the circumstances that led to his forceful resignation as Registrar of PLASU. (Appendix VI).He summarized the circumstances of his forceful resignation as lack of due process, gross violation of University laws and politically motivated.
ToR 3: Any Other Related Matter
Members of the Committee
Prof. Nuhu Dakum             Chairman ————————-
Prof. Gyang D. Pam Member ————————-
Prof. Mariam D.Solomon Secretary ————————-

PLATEAU STAKEHOLDERS HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING OVER INSECURITY; VOW TO UNITE AGAINST RETURN OF VIOLENCE TO PLATEAU STATE.

Towards finding a lasting solution to the recent attacks that led to the the loss of lives and properties in some parts of Plateau State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has summoned an emergency security stakeholders meeting to examine the ways of restoring normalcy and permanent peace to the State.

Governor Lalong while addressing the meeting at the Government House Little Rayfield Jos, said despite the huge investments that have been made in peace building and crime fighting, Plateau is again confronted with the activities of criminals who are bent on reversing the gains made in the last six years.

He said in recent weeks and months, the State has witnessed isolated cases of attacks on some communities in Jos North; Riyom LGA; Bassa LGA; Barkin Ladi and Jos South Local Government Areas.

“In most of these attacks, farmers as well as herders were either killed or cattle and farm crops destroyed. Houses were also burnt down and people rendered homeless. The human loses due to the destruction is very worrisome as it continues to fuel the endless circle of attacks and counter attacks”. He said.

The Governor regretted that while these efforts were ongoing to bring those behind the unfortunate attacks to justice, another unfortunate breach of peace along Rukuba road on Saturday 14th August 2021 where a convoy of five buses with passengers returning from a religious festival in Bauchi State heading to Ondo State were attacked.

This act he said was most despicable which brought about the imposition of 24-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area in addition to the dusk to dawn curfew in Bassa and Jos South LGAs to curtail total breakdown of law and order.

Lalong charged the stakeholders including Elders, past and present political office holders, representatives of CAN and JNI, PIDAN, women and youth groups as well as traditional rulers to brainstorm honestly and come up with valuable suggestions as to what can be done to settle once and for all, the cycle of violence that was almost being forgotten before the recent ugly developments.

The meeting thereafter went into a closed door session where the stakeholders arrived on various suggestions. These include:

1. Prompt arrest and decisive punishment of suspected perpetrators of attacks through diligent prosecution.
2. Strengthening of Community Policing structures for intelligence gathering and early warning pending the approval of State Policing.
3. Payment of compensation to victims of various crises and rehabilitation of displaced persons.
4. Continous dialogue and engagement among various communities and conflict groups through the facilitation of the Peace Building Agency and the State Inter-religous Council.
5. More involvement of the traditional rulers in governance by defined constitutional roles.
6. Arrest and prosecution of those making inflammatory statements and circulating fake news and hate content.
7. Decisive action against religious, community and traditional leaders preaching hate or inciting people to violence.
8. Cautioned against indiscriminate granting bail to persons suspected in attacks as well as the politicization of crimes.
9. Appreciated the roles played by President Buhari, Governors of Ondo and Bauchi, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, CAN, JNI religious and community leaders and security agencies for their roles in calming the situation and stopping the situation from escalating.

The meeting was attended by Former Governor Jonah Jang, Chairman of the Plateau Council of Chiefs and Emirs His Majesty the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, National and State Assembly Members, and religious leaders.

Shortly after the stakeholders meeting, the State Security Council Council went into a session to review the security situation.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the
Executive Governor, Plateau State,
17th August 2021.

*RE: PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION BY MUSLIM YOUTHS IN JOS*

The attention of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) has been drawn to a message circulating on social media calling on Muslim youths to embark on peaceful protest slated for tomorrow, Wednesday 18 August 2021. The message purpotedly stated that the demonstration is expected to commence from Massallacin Jumaa Yan Dankali to Plateau State House of Assembly Complex.

While, OPSH will not want to join issues with the organizers of the planned protest, it is instructive to state that inview of the fragile nature of peace on the Plateau this protest is unnecessary and uncalled for. We are fully aware that Muslim clerics and leaders have distanced itself from the planned message circulated and not in support of the peaceful demonstration.

OPSH is therefore sending a strong warning to those planning this demonstration (if it is true) and the originator of the message to have a rethink. The 24 hours curfew imposed by His Excellency the Executive Governor of Plateau State Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong on Jos North local government and 12 hour curfew on Jos South and Bassa Local government area is still in place and we are fully deployed to ensure its enforcement.

OPSH will not allow any body or group to breach the fragile peace in Jos metropolis. Consequently any body found acting contrary to the law will be dealt with.
LETS GIVE PEACE A CHANCE

Please disseminate to the public through your various medium. Thank you for the usual cooperation

ISHAKU TAKWA
Major
Military Information Officer
18 August 2021

JAMA”ATU NASRIL ISLAM, PLATEAU STATE

It has come to the attention of JNI Plateau State under the leadership of His Royal Highness, the Emir of Wase, Dr Muhammad Sambo Abdullahi, that some faceless individuals are announcing a purported “protest match” with the Jos Central Mosque as the take off point.

The messages which has gone virile in social media, notably the WhatsApp is not true. JNI as the custodian of the Jos Central Mosque has not given permission to any individual or groups to carry out any form of activities within it’s premises. JNI is firmly committed to ensuring that lasting peace is restored to Jos and environs and it is therefore calling on all citizens to observe the various curfews imposed by government on Jos North, Jos South and Bassa local government areas. All should please disregard that message in circulation as nothing but a handiwork of mischief makers and crisis merchants.

BARTISTER LAWAL ISHAQ
Director, ICT & NGO Matters, JNI, Plateau State.

 Emir Of Wase HRH Dr Mohammad Sambo Haruna II (Sarkin Dutse)

HRH Dr Mohammad Sambo Haruna II (Sarkin Dutse) pays a condolence visit to Plateau State Governor Rt Hon. Simon Bako Lalong at Government house little Rayfield in Jos and sympathised with the Muslim umma in general on the unfortunate breach of peace by some unscrupulous citizens of the plateau state in Jos on 14th August 2021, where buses of commuters from Bauchi who went for pre-Maulud prayers for Islamic new year in the resident of Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi was attacked leading to the killing of innocent persons.

The Report by security agencies indicates 22 of those people attacked lost their lives while 23 sustained heavy injuries and are currently admitted in the hospital while receiving treatment.

HRH joined everybody inside and outside the state both Muslims and Christians in condemnation of this barbaric attack and assure the affected families By the Mercies of Allah SWT justice can be done in no distance time by the Government of the State.

The Emir continue with urging the law-abiding citizens of the state to support and comply with the curfew imposed in the affected area as a first step taken by the government to curtail the situation.

Lastly, the emir and wase Emirate council offers condolences to the families of the victims and pray Allah S.W.T to reward the deceased persons with AL-JANNATIL FIRDAUSI Amin.

Haruna Tambari
Wase Emirate Media
16th August, 2021.

PLATEAU GOVERNOR MOURNS FORMER DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT NASIRU MANTU

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed shock over the death of former Deputy Senate President, Alhaji Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu (Wazirin Pyem), describing it as a great loss to Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

Governor Lalong said he received the news of the demise of the elder statesman and erudite politician with a heavy heart, recalling his enormous contributions to the socio-political development of the State and the nation at large.

According to the Governor, “Late Senator Nasiru Mantu was a grassroots politician whose life was all about the interest of the people as he did everything within his power to serve them through empowerment and quality representation. He earned his place in Nigerian politics by active involment and also had a great connection with the youth whom he mentored not only in politics, but in other fields, especially service to humanity”.

Lalong said the State will miss the voice of peace and unity as well as an advocate of social cohesion and tolerance which the late Deputy Senate represented particularly during the trying moments of its history. Until his death, he continued to avail the Government his wealth of experience and knowledge in running the affairs of the people.

The Governor said the State remains grateful for his political representation as two-term Senator representing Plateau Central Zone where he emerged Deputy Senate President and did a lot to project and protect the interests of Plateau State at the red chambers. This attracted many projects and programmes of the Federal Government to the State and also ensured that Plateau citizens were represented at various levels of the federal administration.

Lalong condoled with the widow of the deceased, his children, people of Pyem Chiefdom and the entire State over the death of the late political leader whose contributions to the growth of democracy in Nigeria remain indelible. He also prayed God to forgive his sins and grant his soul eternal rest.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State
17th August 2021.

PROGRESSIVE GOVERNORS FORUM COMMISERATES WITH GOVERNOR LALONG OVER BREACH OF PEACE

Members of the Progressives Governors Forum have visited Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Rayfield Jos, to commiserate with the Government and people of Plateau State over the recent attacks in the State which led to the destruction of lives and properties.

Led by the their Chairman, Governor Atiku Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, the APC Governors expressed deep sadness over the recent attacks in the State that claimed lives and led to destruction of properties.

He said the attacks in Bassa and Riyom  Local Government Areas as well as the killing of travellers in Rubuka road Jos North who were returning from a religious programme in Bauchi are totally unacceptable and highly condemnable. He said the criminal actions are clearly aimed at rubishing the efforts and achievements of Governor Simon Bako Lalong in restoring peace in the State.

He commended the people of Plateau State and other Nigerians of goodwill particularly Sheik Dahiru Bauchi who rose up to speak against the ugly development of attacking innocent travellers, called for calm and also stopped narratives that could have led to a serious breakdown of law and order since some people were already inflaming religious passions that were attached to the incident.

He sympathised with the victims of the attacks and also announced a donation of 30 million naira from the APC Governors towards alleviating the suffering of the victims.

Responding, Governor Lalong appreciated the visit of the Progressives Governors, describing it as a huge source of encouragement during this trying moment for the State.

He told the delegation that the situation is calm and still being monitored as he went round earlier this Monday to see those injured in various hospitals and also monitor the compliance to the curfew which was imposed to curtail the situation.

Lalong also appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for his intervention which has seen more reinforcement of police and other security agencies to tackle the incident that is threatening to bring back the dark days that are gradually fading.

He assured his colleagues that the State will soon put this incident behind it as the criminals are being fished out for prosecution. He also said wide consultations are being carried out to calm nerves and ensure that there is no repeat of such attacks.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
16th August 2021.

GOVERNOR LALONG VISITS VICTIMS OF JOS ATTACKS IN HOSPITALS; MONITORS COMPLIANCE TO CURFEW IN JOS NORTH.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Monday 16th August 2021, visited some hospitals in Jos to see some of the victims of the recent attacks in Jos as well as inspect other facilities that were affected with the skirmishes that ensued.

Governor Lalong accompanied by his Deputy, Prof. Sonni Tyoden, DIG Lemu, Heads of security agencies in the State, and some members of the State Executive Council, visited the Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos where he was taken round the wards by the Chief Medical Director.

The Governor was told that some of the patients were brought into the hospital from the attacks on commuters along Rukuba road as well as others brought in from the attacks that took place on Sunday before the imposition of the 24 hour curfew on Jos North.

Thereafter, the Governor was at Bauchi Ring road where he visited the Redeemed Christian Church of God which was partially torched by some hoodlums before the community rose to defend the Church and invite security personnel to take charge.

Management Committee Chairman of Jos North
Local Government Shehu Bala told the Governor that when the Church was attacked, muslim members of the community barricaded the facility and resisted the hoodlums from destroying the Church. Despite that, they succeeded in partially torching a part of the building.

The Governor thereafter visited the Plateau Specialist Hospital where he was conducted round the facility by the Medical Director Dr. Golwa who said some of the victims brought in for treatment have been responding to treatment with only one in the intensive care unit.

While speaking to newsmen after the visit, the Governor said the events of recent weeks which include the attacks on communities in Bassa and Riyom, as well as the one on travelers in Rukuba road and others carried out on Sunday morning before the imposition of 24 hour curfew on Jos North, are totally condemnable and unacceptable.

Lalong while sympathising with those affected expressed outrage that crises merchants want to destroy the peace and stability that has been substantially built in the last five years. Government he said will never allow them to succeed as they will be fished out and dealt with.

He said “On behalf of the Government I still stand to condemn this act. These are clear acts of criminality and all those who perpetrated these acts are criminals and nothing more. Whenever they start, it takes a different dimension with the purpose to take us back to the era of religious crisis. But by God’s grace we are on top of it. We will not allow religious crisis in this State any longer”.

On Government response, he said  “We thank God the Federal Government has also sent a team from the IG’s office led by a DIG. We sympahtise with those who lost their relations and properties and we want to assure people of Plateau State that as usual, we would not allow this to go unpunished as some suspects have already been arrested. This time around, we will deal with people found guilty, both from the Bassa attacks and this one in Jos. We will go in for prosecution immediately and then go after suspects at large because we don’t want to allow this kind of thing again to come back to Plateau State.

The Governor frowned at the misuse of the social media blaming it for circulating offensive and provocative messages and videos that are more alarming than true and factual. Lalong said the Government in conjunction with security agents are tracking the originators of such fake and gory messages for prosecution.

On the curfew, he said those who are not ready to comply will be treated as those who are causing the problem. He assured that it will only be lifted when the securitysituation is assessed and ascertained to have improved.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
16th August 2021.

SECURITY HEADS BRIEF GOVERNOR LALONG ON INSECURITY/CURFEW; SAY THEY ARE AFTER MISCREANTS WHO CARRIED ATTACKS.

Heads of security agencies in Plateau State this Sunday, 15th August 2021 briefed Governor Simon Bako Lalong on the security situation in the State and the level of implementation of the curfew imposed on Jos North, Jos South and Bassa LGAs.

The heads of the security agencies present at the closed-door meeting with the Governor include the Commander, Operation Safe Haven and GOC 3rd Armoured Division, Commissioner of Police, Airforce Commander, and State Director DSS.

Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Commissioner of Police Edward Egbuka said the various heads of security agencies briefed the Governor on the security situation which he said was under control.

He said the imposition of the 24 hour curfew in Jos North from this Sunday has curtailed the spread of violence in the Jos metropolis where 7 persons were killed.

According to him, a total of 36 persons from yesterday’s attack were rescued unhurt and in good condition. He said so far, more persons have been arrested and investigation is still ongoing.

CP Egbuka also addressed the controversy over the identity of those behind the attacks saying: “these are miscreants and hoodlums who want to take advantage of the situation to cause trouble and loot. This is not the first time it has happened. We don’t want to name anybody. It’s just miscreants and miscreants will also want to take advantage”.

He assured that the security agencies will go all out to ensure that they fish out the criminals and miscreants who must be made to face the law of the land.

He advised the citizens to abide by the curfew and avoid violations as the security agencies are poised to enforce the directives of the Governor in maintaining law and order.

Earlier, the Co-Chairmen of the Plateau Inter-Religous Council, Rev. Prof. Pandang Yamsat and Emir of Wase Alhaji Muhammadu Sambo Haruna met with the Governor behind closed doors to discuss the intervention of the Council in calming the current situation. They disclosed that the Council will be carrying out its engagements to further douse the tension.

Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
15th August 2021.

Inspector -General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, on Sunday ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention Team to Plateau State to carry out an on-the-spot assessment
So far 20 suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of some 25 travellers in Rukuba area of Plateau’s Jos north local…
Another 33 people victims from the waylaid convoy of five buses have been rescued, police said on Sunday.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, on Sunday ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention Team to Plateau State to carry out an on-the-spot assessment.
The team, which comprises personnel of Police Tactical Units – the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Special Forces, amongst others, is being led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Sanusi Lemu.
Also deployed are investigators and covert operatives from the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) and the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), who are expected to provide additional investigative, intelligence and forensic support to the Plateau State Police Command in the ongoing investigations and rescue operations.
According to a statement by the Force spokesman, Frank MBA, the squads are to ensure enhanced, coordinated response to protect the community and boost public confidence in the affected area(s) of the State in order to prevent further attacks as well as bringing the perpetrators to justice.
The police chief enjoined citizens in the affected area(s) to support the security forces deployed to the hotspot by providing useful information that will lead to the arrest of other perpetrators of the crime and forestall any further attack.
The statement added, ”The IGP, while condemning the incident, has called for calm and assured victims and relatives of the attack that the Police are working with the military, other security forces and the State Government to ensure that all perpetrators of the unfortunate incident are brought to book.