…….orders deployment of additional tactical teams for effective security management
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun accompanied by senior officers arrived at Benue State on Monday following the tragic incidents that had occurred in the State, resulting in the death of scores of residents.
This was disclosed in a press release by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared on the Nigeria Police Force’s official X account on Monday evening.
The IGP visited the State Government House, where he commiserated with Governor Hyacinth Alia, describing the killings as senseless and an act of terrorism.
He reassured 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 seized the opportunity to visit the Yelwata 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.
He 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.
Egbetokun also 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.
