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The Jigawa State Police Command has announced that CP Haruna Alaba Yahaya has officially resumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police in the state.

In a statement released on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Shiisu Lawan Adam, the new commissioner took over from AIG Dahiru Muhammad, who has been promoted and redeployed to Zone 15 in Maiduguri.

CP Haruna, who hails from Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, joined the Nigeria Police Force on 18 May 1992 as a cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. He holds a degree in Geography from the University of Jos.

With over 30 years of experience, he has served in various roles across the country, including operations, investigations and administration.

Before his new posting, he served as Commissioner of Police in charge of General Investigation at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos, as well as CP Investment.

He has also held key positions such as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations in Borno State and Deputy Commissioner of Police for investigation and intelligence at the National Central Bureau (INTERPOL) in Abuja.

In addition, he served as Assistant Commissioner of Police for operations in Enugu State and as Area Commander at the Eastern Ports Authority Police Command.

The new commissioner has promised to focus on professionalism, intelligence-led policing, respect for human rights and stronger cooperation with the community.

New Commissioner of Police Haruna Yahaya takes charge in Jigawa

The Benue State House of Assembly has constituted an ad-hoc committee to scrutinise the cash flow of local governments aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability at the grassroots level.
The constitution of the committee took place during plenary on Tuesday in Makurdi.

The Speaker, Mr Alfred Emberga, said that Gov. Hyacinth Alia had disclosed at several fora that his administration had granted full autonomy to local governments.

Emberga noted that adequate funds were consistently released to enable them to discharge their responsibilities effectively.

The committee was chaired by the House Majority Leader, Mr Thomas Dugeri, with Mr Cyril Ikong serving as vice chairman.

Other members include Mr Terna Shimawua, Mr Abu Umoru, Mr Bemdoo Ipusu, Mr Douglas Akya, and Mr Isaac Ochekliye.

Emberga said that the committee’s secretariat would be handled by Mr Daniel Gever as secretary, assisted by Mr Michael Tsav.

He charged the committee to carry out a thorough and diligent assignment, urging them to submit their report within 21 days.

Meanwhile, the house also considered and passed four bills.

The bills include a bill to provide for the Benue State Pension Harmonisation and Minimum Pension Law, 2026, aimed at improving pension administration and welfare of retirees, sponsored by Mr Douglas Akya and five others.

The house equally passed a bill establishing the Benue State Security Trust Fund, designed to enhance security funding, as well as a bill to repeal the Local Government Law 2007 and enact a new legal framework guiding the establishment, structure, composition, financing, and functions of local government councils in the state.

In addition, the assembly passed a bill to provide a comprehensive framework for mainstreaming climate change actions.

The proposed law also introduced a system of carbon budgeting and establishes the Benue State Council on Climate Change Secretariat, reflecting the state’s commitment to environmental sustainability and climate governance.

Benue Assembly sets up ad-hoc committee to check LGs earnings

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