brahim Idris, inspector-general
of police (IGP), has kicked against the deployment of military in Benue, saying
the force had deployed 660 personnel from some units to complement the security
architecture in the state.
Some residents had called on
President Muhammadu Buhari to use military option in solving the herdsmen
crisis in the state.
Samuel Ortom, the governor, had
said he was open to the idea.
But speaking in Makurdi, Benue
capital on Wednesday, Idris said the military can only intervene when the
police are overwhelmed.
He added that the force was
determined to create a safe and secure environment for the people of the state
and Nigeria as a whole.
He also apologised to the people
of Benue state over his statement that herdsmen attacks in the state were
communal clashes.
Over 80 persons are believed to
have died in various attacks orchestrated by herdsmen in the state.
While reacting to the killings,
said that contrary to reports, Idris had said they were as a result of communal
clashes not herdsmen attacks.
But addressing Benue citizens not
long after his arrival in the state, the IGP said anyone involved in the
killings would be brought to book.
He said the meeting was geared
toward finding the lasting solution to the crisis rocking various communities
in the state.
“I want to assure you that the
police will not rest on its oars until these hoodlums are apprehended and
brought to justice,” he said.
“We are conducting an
investigation into the killings and will take appropriate action against
perpetrators of the heinous crime.
“I want to assure you that police
have put in place security measures to checkmate activities of miscreants.”
Idris also promised to take appropriate
action against anyone carrying arms around.
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