From: Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
The Benue State and Enugu State Police Command have pledged to strengthen collaboration and address emerging security challenges affecting both states strengthened collaboration and address emerging security challenges.
The Commissioners of Police for Benue and Enugu States, CP Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, and CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, respectively, on October 29, 2025, held a strategic operational meeting and identified the infiltration of criminal elements and their connivance with unscrupulous elements within border communities as major enablers of interstate crimes.
During the strategic meeting, which took place in Otukpa, Ogbadibo local government area of Benue State, the Commissioners resolved to enhance interstate crime-fighting synergy through improved intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and joint deployment of resources to combat violent crimes across border communities.
A joint statement by DSP Edet Udeme Police Public Relations Officer Benue State Command and his Enugu state counterpart SP Daniel Ndukwe said the focus areas of this renewed collaboration include Ado, Ogbadibo, and Okpokwu LGAs in Benue State, as well as Igbo-Eze North, Isi-Uzo, and Udenu LGAs in Enugu State.
