From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
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.
Commissioner of Police in the state, Friday Enemari, who disclosed this in a statement by the state police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, said the structural adjustment became necessary as a result of challenges that face the command in the course of policing troubled local government areas.
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Enemari said an appraisal of the current security challenges and operations carried out in recent times revealed that some geographical gaps exist between the police and the people in some LGAs, hence, the adjustment.
The two Area Commands created are Daudu and Naka Area Commands while the five police stations that have been upgraded to police divisions are Ayilamo, Yelewata, Jato-Aka, Okokolo and Agan police stations.
The statement said the Daudu Area Command shall supervise Guma, Daudu, Yelewata and Agan Police Divisions while Naka Area Command shall supervise Naka, Apa, Agatu and Okokolo Police Divisions.
He explained that the adjustment would assist the Commands in policing troubled areas with large and difficult terrains. “These Divisions will also ensure quick resolution of conflict between farmers and herders and facilitate quick response to distress calls,” he said.
The Commissioner appreciated the IGP for his continuous support to the command and the adjustment that is geared toward bringing permanent solutions to the challenges bedevilling the areas.
The CP also appreciated the state governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia for his support to the command in the fight to ensure security of lives and property in the state.
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