IGP Egbetokun Creates New Police Area Commands, Upgrades Divisions in Benue State

IGP Egbetokun has created new Police Area Commands and upgraded divisions in Benue state.

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the establishment of two new area commands and the upgrade of five police divisions in Benue State to strengthen security in high-risk areas.

In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP explained that the move followed a comprehensive review of the security situation in the state, especially in troubled local government areas where additional police presence is urgently needed.

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New Police Area Commands in Benue

• Daudu Area Command – to oversee Guma, Daudu, Yelwata, and Agan Divisions.

• Naka Area Command – to supervise Naka, Apa, Agatu, and Okpokolo Divisions.

Upgraded Police Divisions

The Ayilamo, Yelwata, Jato-Aka, Okpokolo, and Agan Police Stations have now been upgraded to full-fledged divisions, a move aimed at ensuring faster response to distress calls, effective conflict resolution, and stronger grassroots security coverage.

Egbetokun directed the Benue State Commissioner of Police and officers posted to the new and upgraded commands to show professionalism and renewed commitment in delivering robust security to residents.

He also instructed Commissioners of Police in other states with difficult terrains and security challenges to adopt similar community-driven policing strategies tailored to their jurisdictions.

The IGP further appealed to the Benue State Government and residents to continue supporting the police, stressing that strong collaboration between law enforcement and communities is key to sustaining peace and improving security outcomes.