The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of additional police detachments to Benue State ahead of the Easter celebration.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, in a statement issued by the command spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, and made available to newsmen on Saturday.
CP Emenari stated that the deployed officers comprised 14 units drawn from sixteen Police Mobile Force squadrons, alongside 250 personnel from specialised tactical teams. He added that the deployment is intended to reinforce the Benue State Police Command ahead of the 2026 Easter celebration.
According to the statement, “This strategic deployment is aimed at strengthening ongoing security operations and ensuring the protection of lives and property across the state during the festive period.
“The deployed personnel have been integrated with the State Command’s tactical teams and other security agencies, with a focus on dominating the hinterlands, vulnerable communities, and key public spaces.”
CP Ifeanyi Emenari, who commended the Inspector-General of Police for the timely reinforcement, reassured residents of the Command’s readiness to maintain law and order before, during, and after the Easter festivities.
He urged citizens to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.
The Command further encouraged members of the public to report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest police formation or through the designated emergency lines, 08066006475 and 07067374913, saying, “Collective responsibility remains key to achieving a safe and hitch-free celebration.”
