Police, Benue monarch disagree over security deployment
The Nigeria Police Command in Benue State has denied media reports alleging that it ordered the withdrawal of Mobile Police personnel from Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Orchia Aondogwu, the police described the report as unfounded and baseless. “The report alleging […] Police, Benue monarch disagree over…
The Nigeria Police Command in Benue State has denied recent reports suggesting they ordered the removal of Mobile Police personnel from Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area. DSP Orchia Aondogwu, the Command’s spokesperson, dismissed the allegations as "unfounded and baseless," stating that Mobile Police personnel are still present in the area alongside Divisional Police teams and tactical units.
The military has reportedly deployed additional forces to bolster security in the region, but police insist the public should disregard the conflicting report. However, the traditional ruler of Ayilamo, Chief Torkoer Samuel, has confirmed Mobile Police personnel left the community on Wednesday, along with their equipment and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs).
According to him, "The mobile police men left yesterday at 8 pm. Nobody is there. Brigadier Hassan only came for inspection on Monday and left with his team. There is nothing like the military deployed in Ayilamo."
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