Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has commended the passing out of 531 newly trained police constables from the Police Training School Jos, describing their deployment as timely in addressing the security challenges confronting the state.

The governor made this known on Tuesday, during the passing-out parade ceremony, where he was represented by Hamisu Hanani, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Plateau and Chairman of Wase Local Government.

Mutfwang noted that, “the deployment of the new officers would significantly strengthen the security architecture across the state by boosting police manpower and enhancing the ability of the force to respond to criminal threats, unrest, and other security breaches”.

He stressed that the state, like many others in the country, faces multifaceted security issues, and the arrival of the new batch of well-trained officers would contribute to restoring peace and ensuring the safety of lives and property in Plateau.

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The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies through collaboration, logistics support, and community partnerships, emphasising that peace and security form the foundation of meaningful development and good governance.

Mutfwang also praised Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, and the management of the Police Training School for their professionalism and dedication to producing disciplined and capable officers fit for modern policing demands.

The governor urged the new officers to uphold discipline, honour, and patriotism in the discharge of their duties, assuring them of the state government’s continued support.

BusinessDay reports that the ceremony featured vibrant parade displays and drills, attended by government officials, security chiefs, traditional rulers, and families of the graduating constables.