The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Training and Development and Coordinating DIG for the North-Central geopolitical zone, Isyaku Mohammed, has charged police officers in Benue State to prioritise respect for human rights, intelligence-led policing, accountability, and improved service delivery.

Mohammed gave the charge at the conclusion of his operational and security assessment tour of the Benue State Police Command.

The visit was aimed at assessing the security situation in the state, evaluating operational effectiveness, strengthening collaboration with stakeholders, and reinforcing the Inspector-General of Police’s vision of professional, intelligence-led, and community-oriented policing.

On the first day of the visit, the DIG held strategic engagements with critical stakeholders and sister security agencies, where discussions focused on prevailing security challenges and the need to strengthen cooperation in enhancing peace and security in Benue State.

He emphasised the importance of synergy among security agencies and community stakeholders in tackling criminal activities and ensuring effective service delivery.

As part of the engagements, Mohammed paid a courtesy visit to Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and subsequently visited traditional institutions, including the Tor Tiv and the Och’Idoma.
He acknowledged the critical role of traditional rulers in maintaining peace, resolving community conflicts, supporting intelligence gathering, and mobilising communities for security initiatives.

The DIG commended the traditional rulers for their continued support and urged them to sustain their partnership with security agencies in promoting peace and security across the state.
On the second day of the tour, Mohammed addressed officers and men of the Benue State Police Command, conveying the message of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and commending personnel for their dedication, commitment, and sacrifices in maintaining law and order.

He encouraged officers to remain professional in the discharge of their duties and stressed the importance of discipline, respect for human rights, intelligence-led policing, accountability, and improved service delivery.
Mohammed also reminded personnel of the need to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in carrying out their responsibilities.

The Benue State Police Command expressed appreciation to residents, traditional institutions, sister security agencies, and other stakeholders for their support and cooperation in promoting peace and security in the state.

The Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Cletus Nwadiogbu, reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and urged members of the public to continue supporting security efforts by providing timely and useful information to the police.