Mohammed Sheiduon, govt secretary of the Nigeria Police Belief Fund (NPTF), says the latest killings in Benue state present there’s an pressing must equip the police with trendy infrastructure to forestall additional bloodshed.
Talking on Wednesday in the course of the commissioning of a Sensible Divisional Police Headquarters in Akaeze, Ivo LGA of Ebonyi state, Sheiduon stated the tragedy in Benue is a reminder of the fragility of peace and the gaps in Nigeria’s safety structure.
He prolonged condolences to the households and communities affected by the assaults, insisting that violence, whether or not pushed by communal tensions, criminality, or insurgency, must not ever be normalized.
“This Division isn’t just a police station however a contemporary image of state presence, rule of regulation, and public service,” he stated.
He described the venture as a part of the Belief Fund’s broader technique to construct a technology-driven and responsive police power able to tackling modern safety threats.
Sheiduon stated the situation of the brand new police station was strategic and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the Inspector Basic of Police for his or her dedication to safety sector reforms.
He additionally thanked Governor Francis Nwifuru for supporting the venture and creating an enabling atmosphere for its supply.
Charging officers posted to the division, Sheiduon urged them to uphold public belief and stay diligent of their duties.
His phrases: “The Nigeria Police Belief Fund exists exactly because of this — to shut the gaps in assets, coaching, tools, and infrastructure that restrict police effectiveness.
“Once we fund the police adequately, we don’t simply construct services; we strengthen our collective safety, protect human lives, and reinforce nationwide unity.”
Patricia Obila, deputy governor of Ebonyi, who represented the governor on the occasion, stated the brand new police station would assist scale back crime and hostilities within the space.
She famous that the state authorities had supported the police with operational autos and the development of extra stations throughout the state.