The Plateau Youth G-17 Peace and Progressive Forum has called for the immediate establishment of state police as part of broader security reforms to address rising violence in Plateau State.
In a press statement issued on April 1, 2026, and signed by its leader, Joshua Longji Sati, the group expressed concern over what it described as a persistent and predictable pattern of attacks on communities across the state.
The forum noted that recent incidents, including attacks on urban and rural areas, often occur during religious or festive periods and target communities with limited security presence, while response from centralized security agencies is frequently delayed.
According to the group, Nigeria’s current centralized policing system has proven inadequate in addressing localized security threats, leaving many communities vulnerable.
The forum advocated for constitutional and policy reforms to establish state police, arguing that a decentralized security structure would enhance rapid response, strengthen intelligence gathering, and improve trust between security personnel and local communities.
It also stated that locally driven policing would provide context-specific solutions to Plateau’s security challenges while reducing pressure on federal security agencies.
The group urged the Federal Government to fast-track constitutional amendments to enable the creation of state police, while calling on the Plateau State Government to take proactive steps toward developing frameworks for its implementation.
It further recommended strengthening the state’s security outfit, Operation Rainbow, to improve surveillance and response capacity.
The forum also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and continue advocating for improved security, stressing that the protection of lives must remain a top priority.
It warned against continued inaction, noting that repeated cycles of violence followed by condemnation without concrete measures must come to an end.
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