Plateau Governor Raises Alarm Over Infiltration of Security Agencies, Calls for Stringent Recruitment Measures

Plateau State Governor, Celeb Mutfwang, expressed concerns about the infiltration of security agencies by criminal elements, alleging that some officers are working as agents for criminals. Mutfwang emphasized the need for a critical review of the recruitment process to weed out “bad eggs” and ensure greater accountability and control over firearms possession.

Governor Mutfwang addressed issues of overzealousness by security forces, citing instances where common tools like machetes were confiscated from locals. He stressed the importance of boosting the morale of those defending their communities instead of arresting them.

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Mutfwang urged the President to issue a firm directive to ensure diligence in the ongoing recruitment processes, preventing the inclusion of wrong elements in the security agencies.

He concluded by emphasizing the necessity of a mechanism to identify and remove compromised individuals within the security services, asserting that this is crucial for maintaining professionalism and discipline.