Plateau new CP warns against jungle justice

Plateau State's new Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, has issued a stern warning against jungle justice, emphasizing that the practice is a criminal act that can lead to culpable homicide charges if a suspect dies.

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I wish to state unequivocally that jungle justice is a criminal act, and where it results in the death of a suspect, constitutes culpable homicide.

Faniyan expressed concern over the increasing trend of public members apprehending suspected criminals and subjecting them to brutal treatment. He unequivocally stated that under his leadership, the command would treat all cases of jungle justice with utmost seriousness, ensuring perpetrators face legal consequences. Residents are urged to report criminal activities to the police and hand over any apprehended suspects for due process.

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Under my watch, the command will treat all cases of jungle justice with the seriousness it deserves, and perpetrators will be made to face the full weight of the law.

In a separate development, the Commissioner confirmed the arrest of suspects involved in an alleged attempt to kidnap the wives of two Anglican Bishops in Jos. He assured the public that an investigation is underway, and those found culpable will be charged in court. Faniyan, who assumed office on August 11, 2026, as the 47th CP in Plateau, pledged to implement proactive, intelligence-led, and technology-driven policing strategies to combat crime and protect lives and property. His administration aims to make policing in the state a positive model, sustaining robust operations against criminals like terrorists and kidnappers.

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As regards the case of attempted kidnap of the wives of the current and former Bishop of Jos, Anglican Communion, we have arrested the suspects and they are currently in our custody.