THE Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang has once again declared strong support for the creation of state police, stressing that decentralising policing is vital to tackling insecurity across the country.
Speaking in Jos during the special court session marking the start of the 2025/2026 legal year, the governor said the time had come for Nigeria to adopt state-controlled police forces to better respond to local security challenges.
“I believe the time for the creation of state police is now. With state police, we will be able to respond better and address situations faster,” Mutfwang said.
He also commended President Bola Tinubu for backing the idea and urged the National Assembly to sustain momentum in pushing the proposal forward.
As part of measures to boost security within Plateau, the governor revealed that 1,450 additional operatives will be recruited into Operation Rainbow, the state’s security outfit, within 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. We are not shy of our responsibility to provide security for our citizens,” he stated.
Governor Mutfwang also called for stronger collaboration between residents and security agencies, particularly in the area of intelligence gathering.
According to him, community members are best placed to provide credible information to prevent or respond to threats.
He noted that helplines had been set up across the state to encourage timely reporting of incidents.
Beyond security, the governor commended the Plateau judiciary for maintaining integrity in the discharge of its duties and pledged continued support for judicial officers.
He announced directives for the payment of outstanding entitlements to retired judges and promised to clear robe allowance arrears.
The event drew senior advocates, judges, members of the Nigerian Bar Association, traditional rulers, and top government officials.