Nigeria TV Info – Governor Mutfwang Renews Call for State Police, Dismisses Defection Rumour

Jos, Plateau State – Plateau State Governor, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, has renewed his strong advocacy for the establishment of state police as part of ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity both in his state and across Nigeria.

Speaking on Saturday while hosting members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) at the Rayfield Government House in Jos, the governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the call for state police and urged the National Assembly to fast-track the legislative process.

“When we do have state police, I am sure we will be able to respond better and address many situations faster. I, therefore, wholeheartedly lend my voice to this call, and I’m glad Mr. President has also joined those calling for state police. I urge the National Assembly not to relent in this effort,” Mutfwang stated.

On efforts to strengthen local security, the governor disclosed that the state government will, within the next two weeks, recruit an additional 1,450 personnel into the state security outfit, Operation Rainbow.

“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. We have not shirked this duty and we will not,” he reassured.

Governor Mutfwang also dismissed rumours suggesting he was set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing them as false and unfounded.