By EMMANUEL ANTSWEN

The Police Command in Benue has relocated Area Commanders and tactical teams to Apa and Gwer West Local Government Areas, following the devastating attacks on communities in the localities.

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday in Makurdi, by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, and made available to newsmen.

According to Udeme, the Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP), Emenari Ifeanyi, has deployed resources to flash points in the state including Apa and Gwer-west LGAs.

Udeme noted that no fewer than 22 persons were killed during the attacks while five others were hospitalized.

?In the last one month, personnel posted to these areas have been contending with these attackers and have suppressed them in most areas.

?Unfortunately, on June 1, these drowning bandits searched for vulnerable persons and attacked them, killing some persons in the process,? he said.

He added that the CP has assured affected communities of his resolve to fight the attackers till they submit to the rule of law.

Udeme also said that the CP had deployed additional police officers to beef up security to cover up entries and exits to flash points, as well as mandated them to prevent such unprovoked attacks.

?The CP further commiserates with families and friends of the deceased,? he added. (NAN)

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