Benue police order heavy security ahead of inauguration

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The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Okoro Julius has ordered adequate security around the state ahead of May, 29,

“All Police Officers have been warned to be very professional and civil in carrying out their duties, the statement read in parts.

The statement however informed the public that there will be a diversion around entry and exit routes within Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Square, Highlevel Makurdi as part of efforts to ensure the free flow of traffic. The police boss urged members of the public to be law-abiding and cooperate with officers on duty for a peaceful inaugural process just as he assured the people of the state of his commitment to the safety and security of the people.

He further said, “Non-state actors or aggrieved groups and individuals are warned to channel their grievances to relevant authorities for redress.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

 

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