Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has raised concerns about the presence of criminal informants within the ranks of security agents in the country.
The governor made these allegations during an appearance on Trust TV on Wednesday, January 17.
Governor Mutfwang emphasized the urgent need for a thorough review of the recruitment process within the security services, advocating for measures to identify and eliminate “bad eggs” operating within their ranks. He stressed the necessity for increased accountability and control over the possession of firearms, proposing a registration process to monitor the individuals holding weapons.
During the interview, Governor Mutfwang expressed dismay at instances of overzealousness by some security agencies, citing cases where locals were unjustly targeted and disarmed. He urged for cooperation between security forces and communities, emphasizing the importance of boosting the morale of those defending their localities.
The governor didn’t mince words when he stated, “Let me also say this: the security agencies have been infiltrated. There are many people in the security agencies who should not be there; they are agents of these criminals and sometimes compromise their colleagues, leading to ambushes during operations.”
Calling for immediate action, Governor Mutfwang urged the president to issue a firm directive to ensure diligence in the ongoing recruitment processes. He emphasized the importance of implementing mechanisms to identify and remove individuals with dubious allegiances from the security services.
“It is only when we do that that we can ensure that there is professionalism and discipline,” Governor Mutfwang concluded. The gravity of these allegations raises concerns about the state of national security and the imperative to address infiltration within the ranks of the country’s security agencies.
