Benue: Ugboju gets Police Divisional Headquarters

By Apeh Peterhit

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba has graciously approved the sitting of Police Divisional Headquarters in Ogoli-Ugboju. This is however in response to the demand made by Ugboju Traditional Area Council in 2017.

In a letter dated 23rd August, 2022, with No. CB:2850/DOPS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.1/484 the IGP informed the Commissioner of Police CP Benue State, Wale Abass of his approval of the request made by Ugboju Traditional Area Council since 24th March, 2017.

Informed by this development, CP Wale Abass write to convey the good news of the approval of Ugboju Police Divisional Headquarters to His Royal Highness, the Obande K’Ugboju, Chief Solomon Apochi in a letter dated 29th August, 2022 with No. CB: 2850/BNS/SHQ/VOL.8/681.
Recall that upon receiving the request letter from Ugboju Traditional Area Council in 2017 for sitting of Police Divisional Headquarters in area by Police authority, a demand was made for a befitting facility without which an approval cannot be granted.

The Ugboju Traditional Area Council, been passionate about the project which they believed will significantly improve the security of lives and property in the area, made the decision to demand for donations from sons and daughters of the district. It was at this point that the Oyachaba k’Idoma and the Ogigo me’be K’Ugboju, ProfDickson Akoh stepped in and decided to embark on the construction of the modern Police Station at Ogoli-Ugboju, an edifice which would be hosting the new Divisional Police Headquarters.

The building which is furnished with state of the art facility can compete favourably with any Police Divisional Headquarters in any parts of Nigeria. This position was buttressed further as the team from Force Headquarters, Abuja that went on inspection of the facility before the approval was granted were astonished and overwhelmed as to how the Police Station built and donated to the Nigeria Police by Prof. Dickson Akoh is so well equipped with modern facilities, including CCTV camera and a brand new Hilux Van to aid police operation in the district.

The new Police Divisional Headquarters, Ogoli-Ugboju which is slated to be commissioned by the Benue State Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass on Saturday 17th September, 2022 shall have full compliment of police officers and and men as well armoury befitting of the status of a Police Divisional Headquarters. Already, the district has donated land to the Nigeria Police for the building of her Barracks in the area. In the interim, the district shall take care of the accommodation need of men and officers of the force that shall be deployed to the area.
With the high level of insecurity experienced in the past in the district, there is no doubt that this new height is a landmark achievements that will significantly lead to improved security in Ugboju.
The letter of approval was received by the Obande K’Ugboju and the Ogigo me’be K’Ugboju today 29th August, 2022.

Reacting to the development, Chief Solomon Apochi appreciated the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba and the Commissioner of Police Benue State for considering and finally granting approved to their request . He also eulogies Prof. Dickson Akoh for his philanthropic gestures and numerous efforts that facilitated the fulfillment of this remarkable achievements; Chief Apochi further task Ugboju sons and daughters to be fully part of every effort made in the development of the district.

Prof. Dickson Akoh also extended his heartfelt gratitude to the IGP and CP, Benue State for graciously granting the request of his traditional rulers by giving Ugboju district a Divisional Police Headquarters. He promised to continue in contributing his quota to the growth and development of the district. He also assured the Nigeria Police of his willingness in supporting and promoting any efforts that is capable of restoring peace and security in the area.