NEW EDO COMMISSIONER OF POLICE VISIT HEADQUARTERS 4 BRIGADE, COMMENDS INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION

NEW EDO COMMISSIONER OF POLICE VISIT HEADQUARTERS 4 BRIGADE, COMMENDS INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION

The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP Patrick Daaor, has commended the leadership of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army for its pivotal role in fostering seamless inter-agency collaboration and enhancing security in Edo State.

CP Daaor made the commendation on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, during a familiarisation visit to Headquarters 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Benin City.

The Commissioner disclosed that, upon assumption of office, he was extensively briefed on the cordial working relationship between the Edo State Police Command, 4 Brigade and other security agencies operating in the state. He expressed his readiness to sustain and further strengthen the existing relationship towards effectively addressing contemporary security challenges in Edo State.

CP Daaor further stated that the Police Command would prioritise enhanced operational synergy, intelligence sharing and coordinated responses with the Brigade and other security agencies to ensure the safety and security of residents, commuters and critical national assets across the state.

The Commissioner expressed appreciation to the Commander, officers and soldiers of 4 Brigade for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage during the visit.

In his remarks, the Commander 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, assured the Commissioner of the Brigade’s continued readiness to work closely with the Police and other security agencies in maintaining law and order in Edo State. This he noted is in-line with the strategic cooperation pillar of the Chief of Army Staff’s Command Philosophy.

The Commander described the Edo State Police Command as an indispensable partner in the collective responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, noting that effective inter-agency cooperation remained essential to confronting emerging security threats in the state.

Brigadier General Balogun commended the Commissioner for the visit and expressed confidence that his tenure would be impactful, while further strengthening the existing partnership and cooperation among security agencies in Edo State.

The highlights of the visit includes signing of the Brigade’s Visitors’ Book, exchange of sourvenirs between the two senior officers and a group photograph.

KENNEDY ANYANWU
Captain
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
4 Brigade Nigerian Army
Benin City
9 September 2026