…Pledges Commitment to Collaboration for Sustained Security in the State
The Commander 11 Brigade and Sector 1 Operation WHIRL STROKE, Brigadier General Akinkunmi Oyewunmi Odubiyi, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Benue State Police Command to address security challenges and ensure the protection of lives and property in the state.
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A statement signed by Lieutenant Kamaludeen Abubakar, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 11 Brigade, Nigerian Army said the Commander gave the assurance recently during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, at the Command Headquarters.
The visit was aimed at fostering a stronger working relationship between 11 Brigade and the Benue State Police Command towards enhancing security and maintaining peace across the state.
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Speaking during the visit, Brigadier General Odubiyi disclosed that he assumed command as the pioneer Commander of 11 Brigade on 1 October 2026. He explained that the visit was part of his efforts to acquaint himself with the security situation in Benue State, understand the peculiarity of the operating environment and develop effective strategy for addressing the challenge in collaboration with the police and other security agencies.
The Commander emphasized the need for a coordinated approach to security operations, noting that effective cooperation, intelligence sharing and joint planning among security agencies were essential to tackling the prevailing security challenges in the state. He stated that his visit was also intended to establish a common operational understanding and identify areas of mutual support in the collective effort to safeguard the state.
Brigadier General Odubiyi further noted that addressing contemporary national security challenges requires deliberate planning, continuous assessment and strategic coordination among relevant stakeholders. He explained that 11 Brigade will collaborate with sister security agencies in the state towards institutionalizing an effective multi-agency mechanism for enhanced security in Benue State.
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In his response, the Commissioner of Police appreciated the Commander for the timely visit, noting that it demonstrates a commitment to strengthening the existing relationship between the 2 security agencies. He described himself as a team player who was willing to collaborate with the Brigade and other relevant security agencies to address security challenges in the state.
The CP also highlighted the security concerns arising from neighbouring areas, noting that criminal elements and armed bandits operating in adjoining states could pose threats to the security of Benue State. He stressed the importance of sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing and coordinated operations to prevent criminal activities and protect residents.
