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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
The Inspector General of Police, IGP. Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two Area Commands and the upgrade of five Police stations to Divisions in Benue State.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Friday Enemari who disclosed this in a statement signed by the PPRO, DSP Udeme Edet, said the structural adjustment became necessary as a result of challenges that befalls the command in the course of policing troubled Local Government Areas.
Enemari said an appraisal of the current security challenges and operations carried out in recent times reveals that some geographical gaps exist between the police and the people in some LGAs hence, the adjustment.
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, Yelewata, Jato-Aka, Okokolo and Agan Police Divisions.
The statement said the Daudu Area Command shall supervise Guma, Daudu, Yelewata and Agan Police Division while Naka Area Command shall supervise Naka, Apa, Agatu and Okokolo Police Divisions.
He explained this adjustment will assist the command 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.
The Commissioner appreciated the IGP for his continuous support to the command and this crucial adjustment that is geared toward bringing permanent solutions to the challenges bedeviling these areas.
The CP also appreciated the Executive Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia for his support to the command in the fight to ensure security of lives and property in Benue state.
