As part of his determination to have a grip of the security situation in the State, Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Air Commodore Jacob Ayange Akaa Gbamwuan (rtd.) as the Director General, Bureau of Homeland Security.
At the last meeting of the Benue State Security Council, the establishment of a Bureau of Homeland Security to be domiciled directly under the office of the Governor was announced.
Gbamwuan, a graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna; Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria; University of Jos and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is a specialist in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (MLCJ).
He served the Nigerian military meritoriously and retired into community service before his present appointment.
Governor Alia expressed the belief that Gbamwuan will bring to bear his wealth of experience, national and international connections as well as security expertise and key into his vision on tackling insecurity in the state.
Alia while congratulating the new appointee, charged him to ensure he put the interest of the state first in all his official dealings.
A statement by Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, said the appointment of Commodore Gbamwuan takes immediate effect.
