Following the killing of over 100 people on Saturday, June 23, the inspector-general of police, Ibrahim Idris, has deployed an intervention force in Barkin-Ladi, and Riyom in Jos South local government area and in other flashpoints across Plateau state.
In addition to the operatives, the IG also dispatched two helicopters for aerial surveillance, five Armored Personnel Carriers, and three Police Mobile Force Units, The Punch reports.
NAIJ.com gathered that the intervention force also includes two Counter-Terrorism units, Police Intelligence unit as well as conventional police personnel from other states.
The force spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement on Monday, June 25, said the deputy inspector-general of police, Department of Operations, Joshiak Habila, has been directed to relocate to Jos to coordinate and supervise the operation.
Earlier, NAIJ.com reported that 120 people were killed in an attack by armed men in Plateau state on Saturday, June 23.
The pastor in charge of Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) Regional Church Council (RCC) Rop in Barkin Ladi local government area made this claim.
The cleric said the people were returning from a funeral service when they were attacked by suspected herdsmen.
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Premium Times reported that the police confirmed the attack but said only 11 persons died.
The cleric, Pam Chollom said the attack on Saturday lasted for several hours.
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Source: Naija.ng