RismadarVoice Reporters, July 24, 2026
As part of efforts to strengthen regional stability, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Riliwan Disu, paid an official working visit to the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, culminating in a high-level strategic engagement at the State Government Banquet Hall in Makurdi.
The meeting brought together key security stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths and women representatives, and members of various Farmers Associations, to address the state’s most pressing security challenges, with a primary focus on resolving the longstanding farmer-herder conflict.
Addressing the assembly, IGP Disu expressed grave concern over the widespread proliferation of sophisticated firearms, identifying it as the underlying driver of recurring violence across local communities.
He commended Governor Alia and community leadership for their proactive support, emphasising that local cooperation remains indispensable to achieving lasting peace; urging residents, particularly the youths, to report suspicious activities promptly, the IGP promised robust, intelligence-driven policing backed by absolute confidentiality for all informants.
He further called for seamless collaboration among conventional security agencies and local security outfits, reiterating that maintaining law and order is a collective responsibility.
In response, Governor Hyacinth Alia expressed deep gratitude to IGP Disu for conducting a direct operational assessment of the state, describing the visit as a clear demonstration of the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication under his leadership.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies, Governor Alia stressed that his overarching goal is to guarantee a safe environment where every citizen can live, work, and farm without fear.
He further commended the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Cletus C. Nwadiogbu, for his decisive efforts to tackle crime and foster stronger police-community relations.
The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its dedication to safeguarding communities across the nation while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and public trust.
