IGP Deploys Tactical Teams to Benue for Easter Security

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered the deployment of 14 units drawn from 16 Police Mobile Force squadrons, alongside 250 personnel from specialized tactical teams, to reinforce the Benue State Police Command in preparation for the 2026 Easter celebrations. This strategic deployment aims to strengthen ongoing security operations and ensure the protection of lives and property across the state during the festive period.

According to a statement from the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udem Edet, the personnel will integrate with the state command's tactical teams to focus on vulnerable communities and public spaces. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, commended the IGP for the timely reinforcement and reassured residents of the command's readiness to maintain law and order during the Easter festivities.

Citizens are urged to remain vigilant, abide by the law, and cooperate with security agencies, reporting any suspicious activities to designated emergency lines.