Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has directed security agencies to intensify preventive operations across the state following a review of recent attacks and emerging threats.
The directive followed a meeting of the State Security Council at the New Government House in Jos.
The meeting brought together senior security and law-enforcement officials, top government officers and traditional leadership.
Discussions focused on recent incidents, intelligence gathering, inter-agency cooperation and measures to protect communities, lives and economic activity.
Police Commissioner Ayodeji Faniyan said the meeting formed part of the governor’s regular assessment of the state’s security environment.
He described a recent attack in Mangu as particularly troubling and said the incident demonstrated the need to improve preventive measures despite existing deployments.
Faniyan said arrests had been made in connection with major attacks recorded during the previous month.
Investigations were continuing with support from other state and federal security agencies.
The police commissioner said technological tools were being used to analyze intelligence and track suspects.
He added that security agencies had received instructions from the governor to increase operational pressure in vulnerable areas.
Residents were urged to provide credible and timely information on suspicious activities.
Faniyan said sustainable security required close cooperation between communities and security agencies.
He also said the state was paying particular attention to the approach of the year-end period and the intensification of political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
Security agencies said they remained committed to preserving Plateau’s identity as the Home of Peace and Tourism.
