{"id":13370,"date":"2025-08-29T13:18:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T13:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=13370"},"modified":"2025-08-29T13:21:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T13:21:40","slug":"plateau-government-reiterates-demand-for-state-police-to-tackle-insecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=13370","title":{"rendered":"Plateau Government Reiterates Demand for State Police to Tackle Insecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Plateau State Government has renewed its call for the creation of state police as part of efforts to address the unique security challenges confronting the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, restated the demand during a live programme on Dr Fish FM, Jos, stressing that Governor Caleb Mutfwang remains consistent in advocating state policing as a complementary solution to federally controlled security agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramnap explained that while the state continues to collaborate with federal security formations, a state policing system would bring law enforcement closer to the grassroots, making responses to local threats more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She noted that Plateau\u2019s security realities demand tailored approaches, particularly to ensure peace and safety in rural communities vulnerable to attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Commissioner assured that the government is committed to strengthening security through personnel deployment, improved community vigilance, and ongoing engagement with stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She urged residents to support ongoing reforms and cooperate with security agencies to consolidate peace and stability across the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Plateau State Government has renewed its call for the creation of state police as part of efforts to address the unique security challenges confronting the state. 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