Easter Security Alert: IGP Deploys Special Forces & 250 Tactical Officers Across Benue

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed 14 units of specialized forces along with 250 tactical personnel to reinforce the Benue State Police Command. According to a statement from the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme, the units were drawn from 16 Police Mobile Force squadrons, while the personnel were sourced from specialized tactical teams.

Udeme stated that the strategic deployment aims to strengthen ongoing security operations and ensure the protection of lives and property across the state during the Easter festivities. The reinforced teams have been integrated with the command’s tactical units and other security agencies to secure the hinterlands, vulnerable communities, and key public spaces.

The Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, praised the IGP for the timely reinforcement and assured residents of the Command’s preparedness to maintain law and order before, during, and after the Easter celebrations. Emenari also urged citizens to remain vigilant, comply with the law, and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information. Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.