By Amos Aar
AS THE world observes the International Day of Non-Violence October 2, 2025, the Commissioner of Police for Benue State, CP Ifeanyi Enemari, has urged residents across the state and Nigerians at large to shun jungle justice and embrace peaceful resolution of disputes.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by a group of journalists to his office in Makurdi, CP Enemari aligned with this year’s theme, “Fostering Global Solidarity Through Non-Violence,” stressing that nonviolence should be a way of life and not only a day of celebration.
“Go to court to resolve disputes rather than resorting to jungle justice. If you have a misunderstanding with a neighbor, don’t be violent. The law is there to protect you,” he said.
The Commissioner also assured journalists of prompt clarification of security incidents to enable them report accurately and on time.
Earlier, the leader of the group, Mr. Tamenor Kwaghzer, publisher of ClearNewsEcho, commended CP Enemari for the steps already taken to tackle insecurity in the state and urged him to sustain collaboration with other security agencies.
He also called for stronger police-media cooperation to enhance accurate information flow, while assuring the command of the journalists’ commitment to promoting peace and accountability.
In his remarks, Mr. Babs Usigbe, publisher of The Pavilion Newspaper, urged the police to build confidence in journalists as partners in strengthening public safety.
Cases of jungle justice have recently been on the rise in Benue State, particularly the burning of suspected motorcycle thieves, a trend that undermines the rule of law and the dignity of human life.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of a book titled “The Holiday Child”, authored by Mr. Paul Ugah of Brothers FM, Makurdi, along with a copy of The Pavilion newspaper to the CP.
