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Gov. Mutfwang meets with security chiefs over Plateau attacks

Mr Bartholomew said the entire security council in the state would pay a visit to the affected areas in the coming days.

• May 30, 2023
Caleb Mutfwang
Caleb Mutfwang [Photo Credit; Daily Post Nigeria]

Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Tuesday met with heads of security agencies in Plateau State over the recent conflict that has affected some parts of the state.

The meeting was to review the prevailing security situation in the affected areas.

The Commissioner of Police in Plateau, Onyeka Bartholomew, while addressing journalists after the meeting, said the security meeting was to map out solutions to end the security situation in the state.

Mr Bartholomew said the entire security council in the state would pay a visit to the affected areas in the coming days.

“The governor has shown great interest in resolving the security situation in the state and is eager to visit the communities attacked by armed insurgents,” he said.

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