As the festive season and preparations for the 2027 General Elections Approach, the Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, has reassured of the Command’s commitment to proactive policing, professional conduct and enhanced security across the State.
The Police Commissioner made this known while addressing Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Heads of Departments and Tactical Commanders, during the Command’s strategic conference in Makurdi, where he reviewed operational activities and outlined key priorities for effective policing and public safety.
CP Nwadiogbu, who issued an operational order, directed all Tactical Team Commanders to intensify effective security and ensure adequate operational readiness to prevent crime and respond promptly to emerging threats, and charged officers to remain vigilant and sustain proactive, intelligence-led operations throughout the period.
The CP directed officers to strengthen security planning, conduct threat assessments within their respective areas of responsibility and enhance collaboration with sister security agencies and other relevant stakeholders in preparations for the 2027 General Elections, and emphasised the need for proper coordination of political campaigns to prevent clashes and maintain public order.
He called for improved supervision of police checkpoints and policemen, strict enforcement of relevant traffic regulations and sustained efforts to prevent criminal activities and called for stronger community engagement, adequate security for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and improved protection of schools through collaboration with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
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