Joint Command Action: Benue, Enugu Police Strategize to Combat Interstate Crime

The Commissioners of Police (CPs) for Benue and Enugu States, CP Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent and CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, respectively, held a crucial strategic operational meeting today to significantly strengthen inter-command operational ties and address emerging security challenges along their shared borders. 

The meeting, hosted in Benue State, was prompted by the recognition that the infiltration of criminal elements and their connivance with local unscrupulous elements within border communities are the major enablers of interstate crimes.

Renewed Focus and Strategic Resolutions

The Commissioners and senior operational officers from both Commands resolved to enhance their interstate crime-fighting synergy through four key strategic actions:

1. Improved Intelligence Sharing: To ensure faster and more accurate dissemination of threat information.

2. Coordinated Operations: Planning and executing concurrent or synchronized raids across state lines.

3. Joint Deployment of Resources: Sharing personnel and logistics to maximize coverage in border areas.

4. Routine Meetings: Committing to routine follow-up sessions to sustain the joint efforts.

The renewed collaborative focus will target key border local government areas, including Ado, Ogbadibo, and Okpokwu LGAs in Benue State, and Igbo-Eze North, Isi-Uzo, and Udenu LGAs in Enugu State**.

History of Successful Collaboration

This strategic move builds upon recent successes where the two Commands collaboratively arrested criminal suspects operating across both states, resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims and the recovery of stolen vehicles, laptops, mobile phones, and other items.

This operational convergence underscores the commitment of both Commands to ensure a secure and peaceful environment across the region.