“Our role is to support the Benue State government with funding from the German government,” he said.
He urged the host community and all Benue indigenes to take ownership of the project.
Mr Ode described the e-registration as an innovative approach by the APC.
The deputy governor urged respect for traditional institutions.
Mr Yelwa stated that the participants underwent training for three to six months depending on their chosen vocation.
“We will resist any attempt to attack any police formation in Nigeria,” he said.
Mr Alia, represented by his deputy, Sam Ode, said the bureau’s establishment was a swift response to security matters in Benue.
Justifying the signing of the executive order, Mr Alia said the act was to assist in maintaining law and order in Benue.
Armed herders had on March 7 attacked the Mbaikyor community and killed 17 persons, including a retired WO2 army officer and a boy.
The OPWS force commander, Maj.-Gen. Sunday, Igbinomwanhia said troops forced the bandits to run in disarray after a three-hour battle.
