The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two new Area Commands and the upgrade of five police stations to Divisional status in Benue State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on Friday, noting that IGP Egbetokun’s approval is in furtherance of his commitment to strengthening internal security architecture across the country,
“This strategic adjustment follows a comprehensive appraisal of the security realities within the State, particularly in troubled Local Government Areas where additional deployments and police presence become highly imperative. The new strategic move is geared towards bridging identified operational gaps, enhancing Police visibility, and ensuring more effective policing of difficult terrains.
“The newly created Area Commands are Daudu Area Command, which will oversee Guma, Daudu, Yelwata, and Agan Police Divisions; and Naka Area Command, which will supervise Naka, Apa, Agatu, and Okpokolo Police Divisions. In the same vein, Ayilamo, Yelwata, Jato-Aka, Okpokolo, and Agan Police Stations have been upgraded to full-fledged Divisions,” the statement reads in part.
DCP Adejobi explained that the restructuring is aimed at ensuring improved response to distress calls, fostering quicker resolution of conflicts and bringing policing services closer to the grassroots for better security outcomes.
Speaking on the development, IGP Egbetokun charged the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, and the officers to be deployed to the newly created Area Commands and upgraded Divisional Headquarters to demonstrate renewed commitment and professionalism in ensuring robust security for the people within the affected areas.
He called on the government and Benue residents to continue supporting the police at all levels, affirming that such collaboration remains pivotal to enhancing quality service delivery and sustaining peace across the state.
The IGP also directed Commissioners of Police in other areas experiencing similar security challenges arising from difficult terrains to develop practical strategies that will guarantee comprehensive and community-driven policing within their jurisdictions.
He assured them of the necessary support and resources from the Force Headquarters to ensure effective and sustainable policing across the country.
