The Plateau State Government is calling for a major change in how security is handled in communities facing bandit attacks. The government says the military has failed to protect lives and property in the affected areas.

Due to the rising number of killings, the state is now asking for mobile police officers to be deployed instead of soldiers. Officials believe the mobile police are better trained and equipped to deal with the situation.

The most recent attack happened in Riyom Local Government Area, where 27 people were killed. This incident has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the military in handling security in the state.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang visited the attacked communities on Wednesday. During his visit, he criticized the soldiers for not stopping the attackers — especially since there was a military checkpoint just a short distance away from the scene of the killings.

In a statement made on Saturday, Professor Chris Kwaja, the Governor’s Special Envoy on Peace and Security, said that the presence of soldiers has not helped. He explained that people are still being attacked and killed, even with military around.

According to Kwaja, the state government believes that mobile policemen will do a better job. They hope that bringing in these officers will help restore peace in the troubled areas.

Kwaja also blamed Operation Safe Haven — the military task force in Plateau — for not stopping Tuesday night’s attack. He said that despite being present in the area, the security team failed to act on the warning signs and intelligence reports before the attack.

He urged the Federal Government to act fast by removing soldiers from high-risk zones and replacing them with mobile police squads. The government believes this new approach will bring quicker and better results in protecting lives.

In conclusion, the Plateau State Government wants a new and effective security plan. They believe that mobile police, not soldiers, can provide the protection that communities need right now.