As part of concrete efforts to provide swift intervention and address the insecurity challenges in Bokkos, Mangu, Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, other parts of Plateau State and Neighboring States, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has graciously approved the establishment of a Military Barracks in the State. The Military barracks is to be located at Miller Farm (Gada Biyu) Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The President gave the directive to the The Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa to work out modalities to ensure the establishment of the Military Barracks to address the security challenges being faced. Former Governor of the State, Sen. Joshua Dariye made concerted efforts to facilitate the establishment of the Barracks in order to curtail the incessant attacks that have led to the loss of numerous lives, looting and destruction of property.
The Barracks when established and operational would address the incessant attacks and killings in Bokkos, Mangu, Riyom, Barkin Ladi and neighboring Nasarawa State. This is coming few months after scores of communities were attacked simultaneously, leading to the killing of about 300 persons, with thousands of property looted and destroyed on Christmas Eve of 2023 in Bokkos, Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Breaking News: President Tinubu Okays Establishment of Military Barracks in Bokkos, Plateau State
This is a good step in right direction.
I still feel that creation of an additional state in Plateau will be necessary to cope with the teaming population of the people of the State and the competition over little resources that comes to the state.