As part of efforts to address the worsening security challenges across the country, President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to the establishment of state police following renewed concerns over insecurity in the North-Central state.
Prrsident Tinubu gave the assurance on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during a closed-door meeting with a delegation from Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang said to be a follow-up to the President’s recent visit to the state after attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos which left several residents dead.
Addressing the stakeholders, Tinubu urged the Plateau delegation to revisit and implement existing white papers aimed at addressing the root causes of violence in the state.
He asked them to study the documents, agree on areas that could be implemented and return to the Federal Government with any unresolved issues. The President said, “That you have, go through it, and agree to implement those white papers. Any naughty issues, bring it back.” Tinubu said lasting peace in Plateau and other parts of the country would require deliberate action, cooperation among leaders and a security arrangement that allows law enforcement to respond more effectively to local threats.
The President said his administration would work with members of the National Assembly to ensure the creation of state police, adding that such a move would help tackle parts of the country’s security problems.
Several communities in Plateau has witnessed repeated attacks in leading to loss of lives and displacement of residents and calls for stronger security measures at the local level.
