A new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in charge of Zone 4 comprising Nassarawa, Plateau, and Benue states command, AIG Jonah Mava, has promised to tackle the prevailing insecurity challenges confronting the states under its command.
AIG Mava, stated this at the zonal command office in Makurdi shortly after he was received by members of the centri-guard and the management staff of the zone.
The New Zone 4 boss who expressed optimism in reducing crime such as banditry, armed militia, communal clashes and cultism to the bearest minimum, said Benue and the states under his command is a familiar terrain having worked six years as Assistant Commissioner of police, state CID at the police command in Makurdi before returning.
He said his return will give him the opportunity to do more, assuring the people of safety of their life and property.
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AIG, Mava, who hails from Adamawa State, was recently deployed from the force headquarters Abuja, to zone 4 in Benue state, where he officially assumed office on Monday with a pledge to deploy men and resources on a constant patrol basis to tackle crime and criminality in the zone.
He also pledged to hold talks with relevant stakeholders such as traditional rulers, districts heads and community leaders to help nip crime in the bud.
He assured officers and men of the command of adequate welfare while his administration last in the quest to continue to prevent crimes and make the citizen safe.
He also pledged commitment to a proactive community policing in the various States as this would avail the police useful information in curbing crime.
