Benue Command warn against lawlessness, mob actions

From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi

The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, CP Ifeanyi Emenari has restated the commitment of the command to restore peace in Benue state.

Enemari gave the assurance while briefing Tactical Commanders deployed to curtail Herder/Farmer conflict at Yogbo, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) where cattle rustlers had gone to rustle cattle on 02/06/2025 at about 1500hrs.

He ordered the Area Commander Makurdi and Divisional Police Officer, Daudu, in Guma LGA, to collaborate with Tactical Commanders and ensure safety of lives and property within the area while investigation is ongoing.

In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),
Benue State Command, DSP Udeme Edet, the CP also warned against lawlessness, particularly, mob actions against persons suspected for criminal activities in the state.

He described mob action as cruel and uncivilized behaviour geared towards frustrating efforts made by the Police to maintain law and order.

He warns that criminals carrying out such behaviour should desist from it or face the wrath of the law when arrested.

He called on the Benue people to maintain law and order as they continue to collaborate with the Police to identify criminals causing mayhem in the state.

The Commissioner who also appealed to the people to volunteer credible intelligence that would aid their work encouraged them to use the following numbers for emergency calls 07067374913, 08066006475.

For specific complaint, the command urged the public to call the Public Relations Officer on 08065232481and Area Commanders as follows; Makurdi 08036275837, Otukpo 08144459814, Otukpa 08145970846, Gboko 08037105419 and Katsina- Ala 08037425793.