President Jonathan orders CDS to take over security in Plateau

President Jonathan orders CDS to take over security in Plateau

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has directed the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshall Oluseyi Petinrin to take full charge of the security situation in Plateau State immediately and take all necessary actions to stop the recent spate of killings in the state.

In a statement from the President’s spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, made available to the media after a meeting of the National Security Council, President Jonathan also directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Pius Anyim Pius, to bring up all pending reports by recent committees set up by the Federal Government on Plateau State for immediate review and implementation.

Abati added that the President’s charge to the CDS was in line with his “avowed resolve to ensure the full security of lives and property across the country.”

Plight of internally displaced persons

Abati said President Jonathan further directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to take prompt action to address the plight of internally displaced persons in Plateau State.

The President renewed his call on parties involved in the crises in the state to embrace tolerance, dialogue and compromise to ensure the success of ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting resolution of their differences.

PR/Iheanacho/Ekata