Nigeria Newspapers – Chief of Defence takes over security in Jos
President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin, to take full charge of the security situation in Plateau State – Nigeria News Papers. immediately and take all necessary actions to stop the recent spate of killings in the state.
He has also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to take prompt action to address the plight of internally displaced persons in Plateau State.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the directive came after the meeting of the National Security Council, which reviewed the situation and had also directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, to bring up all pending reports by recent committees set up by the Federal Government on the Plateau for immediate review and implementation.
The president renewed his call on parties involved in the crisis in Plateau State to embrace tolerance, dialogue and compromise to ensure the success of ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting resolution of their differences.
The statement reads: “In keeping with his avowed resolve to ensure the full security of lives and property across the country, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Monday in Abuja directed the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal 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.
“Following a meeting of the National Security Council, President Jonathan also directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim to bring up all pending reports by recent committees set up by the Federal Government on the Plateau for immediate review and implementation.
“President Jonathan, who is scheduled to meet with the Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang today, further directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to take prompt action to address the plight of internally displaced persons in Plateau State.
“He renewed his call on parties involved in the crises in Plateau State to embrace tolerance, dialogue and compromise to ensure the success of ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting resolution of their differences.”
Only on Sunday night, at about 8:30 a twin bomb blast exploded at West of Mines area of Jos near the Joseph Gomwalk House, the tallest building in Jos.
Also located in the neighbourhood are the state-owned newspapers, a popular chicken joint and housing estate.
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