Police meet stakeholders in Benue to tackle insecurity
AIG Morris Calls Security Meeting to Address Rising Crime in Benue State
Makurdi, Benue State — Assistant Inspector-General of Police Dankombo F. Morris convened a significant security meeting on Tuesday to address the escalating security concerns in Benue State. The gathering took place at the Police Officers’ Mess in Makurdi and was organized following directives from Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, due to a recent uptick in criminal activities within the state.
The meeting included participation from key figures in the region, such as the Commissioner of Police for Benue State, Cletus Nwadiogbu; senior police officers; representatives from the state government; members of the Benue State House of Assembly; traditional and religious leaders; the Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee; and representatives from non-governmental organizations and civil protection agencies.
In his opening remarks, AIG Morris underscored that ensuring safety is a shared responsibility. He encouraged all participants to work closely with the police and other security agencies to safeguard lives and properties, emphasizing the need to prevent criminal elements from finding refuge in the state.
Morris affirmed that the insights and recommendations discussed during the meeting would be forwarded to the Inspector-General of Police. This collaboration is intended to support ongoing operational and policy measures aimed at enhancing security throughout Benue.
The discussions also enabled participants, including government officials, traditional leaders, and community representatives, to identify specific security challenges facing their localities. They collectively proposed actionable steps to boost security, improve intelligence sharing, foster community engagement, and promote lasting peace across Benue State.
The assembled stakeholders reiterated their commitment to maintaining a united front with security forces in the ongoing effort to combat crime.
