Benue Police Launch Safe Schools Initiative for Security

The Benue State Police Command launched the Safe Schools Programme at Government Model Secondary School, High Level, Makurdi, with participation from various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), school authorities, students, and pupils. The Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, emphasized that school safety is a collective responsibility that requires the involvement of security agencies, government institutions, school authorities, parents, and communities.

He commended the PCRC for initiating the programme and acknowledged the support of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu. Nwadiogbu assured stakeholders of the police command's continued support and urged students and school personnel to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Helen Nabativ, and the Permanent Secretary of SUBEB, Mrs. Bibian Tyoishi, also expressed their commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance security in schools.