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 structural adjustment, according to a press release signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Udeme Edet on Wednesday, became necessary as a result of challenges that befall the command in the course of policing troubled local government areas.
“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 Local Government Areas hence the adjustment,” Edet 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.
The police spokesperson said Daudu Area Command shall supervise Guma, Daudu yelwata and Agan Police Division 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. These Divisions will also ensure quick resolution of conflict between farmers and herders and facilitate quick response to distress calls.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Emenari Ifeanyi appreciates the Inspector General of Police for his continuous support to the command and this crucial adjustment that is geared toward bringing permanent solutions to the challenges bedevilling these areas.
“The CP also appreciates the Executive Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia for his support to the command in the fight to ensure security of lives and property in Benue state,” Edet stated.