IGP Kayode Egbetokun
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi –
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has promised to bring an end to the wave of mindless killings in Benue State, assuring residents that the police will do everything possible to apprehend perpetrators and restore peace.
During a visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia at Government House in Makurdi, Egbetokun described the recent attacks as an affront to the nation’s sovereignty and integrity.
“These mindless acts of terror are not just an attack on Benue people but an attack on the sovereignty and integrity of the country,” he said.
The I-G assured the governor and the people of Benue that the police would work closely with other security agencies to ensure lasting peace in the state.
“We might not be able to cover every inch of the place, but we are going to deploy adequately to ensure the protection of lives and property in Benue,” he said.
Egbetokun also warned that the days of impunity for bandits and criminal elements are numbered.
“The criminal elements and bandits might have operated with impunity in the past, but a day is fast approaching when they will come to attack but will never return,” he vowed.
Governor Alia, who commended the I-G for his visit, expressed gratitude for the support of security agencies in the state’s fight against insurgency.
“We appreciate you and the entire Service Chiefs for responding to us appropriately with all the support in our fight against insurgencies in the state,” he said.
