***Orders Deployment of Additional Tactical Teams for Effective Security Mgt
By Miriam Humbe
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Monday, arrived Benue State, following the tragic incidents that had occurred in the State, resulting in the death of scores of residents.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday.
Humsimedia gathered that the Police Chief was accompanied by senior officers including the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Yakubu Kwazhi, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Logistics & Supply, DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, the AIG Zone 4, AIG Zachariah Fera; and the CP SIS, CP Abayomi Shogunle,
The IGP visited the State Government House, where he commiserated with the State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, who expressed his ease and delight for the IGP’s visit and the deployment of personnel and tactical assets over time, and even at the moment.
In his discussion with the Governor, the IGP condemned the attacks, describing the killings as senseless and an act of terrorism, further reassuring the Governor that the Nigeria Police Force would carry out its best efforts to rein in the situation and bring the perpetrators of these heinous and barbaric acts to justice.
The IGP also seized the opportunity to visit the Yelewata Community in Guma LGA of the State, where he inspected the damage done and engaged the community leaders alongside the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa.
The IGP commiserated with the members of the community and reassured them of the NPF’s commitment to further augmenting the available security emplacement in the state.
To this end, the Inspector-General of Police has directed the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams and assets, assigning the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Operations, DIG Kwazhi Dali Yakubu, to take charge and oversee the operations aimed at restoring peace and serenity to Benue State.
Finalizing his visit, the IGP addressed the officers and men of the Benue State Command at the Officers’ mess located at the State Headquarters, Makurdi, where he assured them of adequate welfare and logistics support to challenge the ongoing hazards in the State.
The Nigeria Police Force once again reaffirms its commitment, in line with the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the good people of Benue State and the entire country.
The Force remains resolute towards bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice and restoring peace to all affected communities.
