Emmanuel Adesina, the Commissioner of Police for Plateau State, has ordered 24-hour monitoring to stop security threats from happening all over the state.
Weekend Trust said that the order came just a few hours after the management of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) said that primary and secondary schools in the state would be closed.
The Police Commissioner said that the order for 24-hour surveillance was aimed to ease tensions and make sure that no one was in danger.
Our correspondent says that the closure came after attacks on schools in Kebbi and Niger states, where several kids were taken hostage. This made the federal government and certain state governments close schools.
The commissioner told people that they would be safe in a statement made today by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Alabo Alfred.
The statement said, “The Commissioner wants to let respected members of the press and the public know that the Plateau State Police Command is aware of the concerns raised by the recent announcement by the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) about the temporary closure of basic schools in the state.”
“We know that this may have made parents, guardians, and other stakeholders worried. We want to reassure the public that their safety is our top concern and that the safety of our students, staff, and communities is our top priority.
“The temporary closing of schools is a safety measure to make sure that our schools are safe.” We are working closely with the Plateau State Government and other important groups to reduce any possible risks and make sure our kids can learn and grow in a safe place without fear.
“The Commissioner of Police for Plateau State, CP Emmanuel Olubgemiga Adesina psc, has told all Area Commanders, DPOs, and Tactical Commanders to work hard to keep the state from falling into chaos.
“We’ve also stepped up patrols near schools, houses, and other important places to stop any possible security breaches. Our intelligence units are working all day and night to get information that will help us stop possible security threats before they happen.
“The Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Intelligence has been told to set up 24-hour surveillance across the state to make sure our communities are safe and secure.” We ask everyone to tell the Police or any other nearby security agency about any suspicious activities or threats.
“The Plateau State Police Command is working with other security agencies and important people to find and stop such threats. We are all working together to keep our schools and neighborhoods secure. We know that this temporary closure may be inconvenient, but we promise that it is vital to keep our students safe.
“We ask that parents and guardians work with us and stay alert. The statement went on to say, “We will do everything we can to make sure that our schools are safe and secure so that our kids can go back to school.”
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