Table of Contents
- Commitment to Joint Security Efforts
- High-Level Operational Meeting
- Joint Statement from Police Officials
- Strategies to Combat Crime
- Renewed Partnership Areas
- Regular Meetings for Collaboration
- Recent Joint Efforts
- Dedication to Peace and Safety
The Commissioners of Police for Benue and Enugu states, CP Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent and CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, have reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing joint security initiatives aimed at addressing the increasing incidence of cross-border criminal activities between the two states.
This decision was made during a high-level operational meeting that took place in Benue State on Tuesday, October 29, 2025.
The session brought together senior officers from both police commands to evaluate current security challenges and formulate stronger collaborative strategies.
In a joint statement released by the Police Public Relations Officers, SP Daniel Ndukwe and DSP Edet Udeme, both commissioners pointed out that the infiltration of criminal organizations and their collaboration with certain unpatriotic individuals in border communities are significant factors contributing to interstate crimes.
To combat these threats, the two Commands have agreed to enhance intelligence sharing, organize coordinated operations, and collectively mobilize resources to address violent and organized crimes, particularly in border areas.
The renewed partnership will specifically encompass Ado, Ogbadibo, and Okpokwu Local Government Areas in Benue State, as well as Igbo-Eze North, Isi-Uzo, and Udenu LGAs in Enugu State.
The statement mentioned that such meetings will now be conducted regularly to ensure ongoing progress and maintain effective collaboration between both Commands.
It also emphasized recent joint efforts that led to the apprehension of suspected cross-border criminals, the rescue of kidnapping victims, and the recovery of stolen items, including vehicles, laptops, and mobile phones.
The commissioners assured the public that the police remain fully committed to ensuring peace and safety within border communities and urged residents to provide timely and reliable intelligence to support ongoing security operations.
What are the main goals of the joint security efforts between Benue and Enugu states? The main goals include curbing cross-border criminal activities, enhancing intelligence sharing, and conducting coordinated operations to address violent and organized crimes in border regions.
The main goals include curbing cross-border criminal activities, enhancing intelligence sharing, and conducting coordinated operations to address violent and organized crimes in border regions.
How often will the high-level meetings be held? The meetings will now be held regularly to ensure sustained progress and effective collaboration between the police commands of both states.
The meetings will now be held regularly to ensure sustained progress and effective collaboration between the police commands of both states.
What areas will the renewed partnership specifically cover? The partnership will specifically cover Ado, Ogbadibo, and Okpokwu Local Government Areas in Benue State, as well as Igbo-Eze North, Isi-Uzo, and Udenu LGAs in Enugu State.
The partnership will specifically cover Ado, Ogbadibo, and Okpokwu Local Government Areas in Benue State, as well as Igbo-Eze North, Isi-Uzo, and Udenu LGAs in Enugu State.
