The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two Area Commands and the upgrade of five police stations to Divisions in Benue State to combat insecurity.
According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Benue State Command, DSP Udeme Edet, on Wednesday, the creation of the two Area Commands and the upgrade to Divisional Police was to help curtail insecurity.
According to the PPRO, “The structural adjustment became necessary as a result of challenges that befall the command in the course of policing troubled Local Government Areas.”
Edet added that, given the current security challenges and operations carried out in recent times, it was discovered that some geographical gaps exist between the police and the people in some Local Government Areas, hence the adjustment.
The statement read in part: “The two Area Commands created are Daudu Area Command and Naka Area Command, while the five police stations that have been upgraded to Police Divisions are Ayilamo, Yelwata, Jato-Aka, Okpokolo and Agan Police Divisions.
“Daudu Area Command shall supervise Guma, Daudu, Yelwata and Agan Police Divisions, while Naka Area Command shall supervise Naka, Apa, Agatu and Okpokolo Police Divisions.
“This adjustment will assist the command in policing troubled areas with large and difficult terrains. These Divisions will also ensure the quick resolution of conflict between farmers and herders and facilitate quick response to distress calls.”
Edet said that the Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi, appreciated the Inspector-General of Police for his continuous support to the command and the crucial adjustment, which he said was geared towards bringing permanent solutions to the challenges bedevilling these areas.
The PPRO further stated that the CP also appreciated the State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for his support to the command in the fight to ensure the security of lives and property in the state.
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