Forensic security expert and former ADC governorship candidate in Plateau State, Hon. Solomon Nandy Chendan, has called on the Plateau State Government to urgently redirect substantial resources towards strengthening security, following renewed killings in parts of the state.
Chendan, who made the call in a press statement issued on Thursday, October 8, 2026, condemned the recent killings in Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Jos North and other parts of the state.
He described the attacks as “barbaric and senseless killings of innocent citizens,” arguing that the incidents pointed to weaknesses in the state’s early warning and early response mechanisms.
According to him, Plateau State has received between N500 billion and N530 billion in allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) between May 2023 and September 2026.
Chendan said the figure was exclusive of internally generated revenue, ecological funds and other interventions accruing to the state.
He therefore maintained that the state government could no longer use lack of funds as an excuse for failing to adequately protect the lives and property of citizens.
“This administration has no excuse of lack of funds,” he said, while urging the government to make security a priority in the allocation of state resources.
The security expert further called for the establishment of a Plateau State Forensic Intelligence Fusion Centre to enhance intelligence gathering, analysis and coordinated responses to emerging security threats.
He also advocated increased investment in drone surveillance, closed-circuit television (CCTV) and community-based early warning systems across identified security flashpoints in the state.
Chendan urged the government to properly fund and equip Operation Rainbow and community vigilantes, while also implementing the State Police framework being advocated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He commended President Tinubu for what he described as increased federal allocations to states, as well as his support for Plateau State during periods of crisis.
According to him, the increased revenue accruing to the state following the removal of fuel subsidy provides an opportunity for the government to invest more in security and the welfare of frontline security personnel.
He called on Governor Caleb Mutfwang to, as a matter of urgency, redirect a substantial part of the state’s FAAC accruals towards technology-driven security measures and improved welfare for security personnel.
“Plateau people deserve to sleep with their two eyes closed. No amount of money is too much to secure lives,” Chendan said.
