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.
This structural adjustment became necessary as a result of challenges faced by the Benue Police Command in the course of policing troubled local government areas.
A statement released on Wednesday by spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, Udeme Edet, 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.
She said 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,” the statement said.
Edet said the new divisions will also ensure quick resolution of conflicts between farmers and herders and facilitate quick response to distress calls.
She said the Commissioner of Police , CP. Emenari Ifeanyi, appreciated the Inspector General of Police for his continuous support to the Command, and “for this crucial adjustment that is geared toward bringing permanent solutions to the challenges bedeviling these areas”.
Edet said the CP also appreciates the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, for his support to the Command in the fight to ensure security of lives and property.
