From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Police Command, CP Ifeanyi Emenari has reiterated the State Command’s commitment to restoring peace in Benue state.
Enemari gave this 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 June 2.
The Police Commissioner ordered the Area Commander Makurdi and Divisional Police Officer, Daudu to collaborate with Tactical Commanders and ensure safety of lives and property within the area while investigation is on-going.
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 warned 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.