Easter: IGP deploys special forces, 250 tactical personnel to secure Benue

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Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has deployed 14 units of specialised forces and 250 tactical personnel to reinforce the Benue Police Command.

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DSP Edet Udeme, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Makurdi.

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Udeme explained that the 14 units were drawn from 16 Police Mobile Force (PMF) squadrons, while the 250 personnel were from specialised tactical teams.

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The PPRO said the strategic deployment was aimed at strengthening ongoing security operations and ensuring the protection of lives and property across the state during the festive period.

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She said the deployed personnel have been integrated with the command’s tactical teams and other security agencies, with a focus on dominating the hinterlands, vulnerable communities, and key public spaces.

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She stated that the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, has commended the IGP for the timely reinforcement.

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Emenari also assured residents of the Command’s readiness to maintain law and order before, during, and after the Easter festivities.

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The CP urged citizens to remain vigilant and law-abiding and to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.

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The CP further encouraged members of the public to report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police formation. (NAN)

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