Governor of Plateau state, Caleb Mutfwang has renewed his strong advocacy for the establishment of state police, describing it as a critical step in addressing the security challenges confronting Plateau State and Nigeria at large.
Speaking in Jos at a special court session to mark the opening of the 2025/2026 legal year, the governor declared that “the time for state police is now,” stressing that decentralised policing would enable faster, more effective responses to emerging threats.
“I believe that the time for the creation of state police is now. With it, we will be able to respond better and address many situations faster,” Mutfwang said, while commending President Bola Tinubu for lending his voice to the call and urging the National Assembly to press forward with legislative backing.
As part of immediate efforts to strengthen local security, the governor announced that the state government will recruit 1,450 fresh personnel into Operation Rainbow within the next two weeks, boosting Plateau’s capacity to confront criminality.
“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,” he affirmed. “We are not shy of our responsibility to provide security for our citizens, and we will not shirk this duty.”
Mutfwang further underscored the importance of citizen–security agency collaboration, particularly in intelligence gathering.
He noted that community members are best positioned to provide credible information, pointing out that the state has already created dedicated helplines to respond swiftly to distress calls.
Beyond security matters, the governor applauded the Plateau State judiciary for upholding integrity and professionalism, pledging sustained support for judicial officers.
“I commend you for not allowing yourselves to become the subject of public opprobrium,” he said, assuring that his administration had directed the payment of outstanding entitlements to retired judges and would soon clear long-standing robe allowance arrears.
He urged members of the bench and bar to uphold ethics, conscience, and the fear of God as guiding principles in the new legal year.
The event drew an audience of judges, senior advocates, Nigerian Bar Association members, traditional rulers, and top government officials.
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