The Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Okoro Alawari Julius has convened a peace meeting with stakeholders of communities involved in communal crises in Benue State.
Mbakela and Mbagwa/Uvir Communities along Makurdi- Gboko road have been experiencing crises in recent times leading to the destruction of properties and displacement of members of these communities. This has affected farming and economic activities in the area.
According to a press release on Friday, 9th June 2023 signed by the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Anene Sewuese Catherine said that upon arrival, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP. Okoro Alawari Julius was greeted with attacks in the area and he decided to wade into the cause of this unrest. The CP invited stakeholders including; Executive Chairman Guma LGA Dr. Ubah Mike and. Executive chairman Gwer East LGA Hon. Mrs. Akua Agatha, traditional rulers; Ter Gwer HRH. Chief Dr. Dominic Akpe and Ter Guma, HRH. Chief. Shemberga Dennis among several others to discuss and bring solutions to the problem at hand.
She further said that during the discussion, the major causes of these crises were identified as land disputes and restive youths taking advantage of the situation to perpetuate crimes.
“It was established at this meeting that a letter has been written to the government for boundary demarcation and that efforts are on top gear to implement the project which is a major solution to the problem, SP Anene Catherine.
In response, the Police Commissioner urged the Executive Chairmen to hasten up with the boundary demarcation procedure so that enforcement will be made easy for the police.
He warned youths causing mayhem in the area to desist from such barbaric acts as he will not tolerate lawlessness under his watch.
CP Okoro Alawari Julius also ordered a deployment of patrol teams to the area pending when the boundary will be demarcated.
