Kwara CP Decorates Newly Promoted Police Officers
Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya has formally decorated the newly promoted senior police officers at the Command’s Headquarters in Ilorin.
The Commissioner of Police, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, explained that promotion of the officers is a testament to their hard work and dedication to duty.
CP Victor Olaiya noted that their promotion calls for more accountability, greater commitment to safeguarding public safety and security in Kwara State.
The notable promotions include:
1 (One) officer promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Mukaila Yusuf {DPO C Division}
14 (Fourteen) officers promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olufemi Abraham {O/C Anti-Kidnapping unit SCID}, Nkama Onyekwere Oko {A/Cmd Ilofa}, Babatunde Lateef (DPO Afon Division), and 11 others.
4 (Four) officers promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP): Adetokunbo Aladejare (O/C Legal SCID), Ihyom Aondongusha (DTO F Division Tanke), and Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi (PPRO Kwara police command), Ahmed Bata Mohammed (O/C Provost 15PMF).
77 (Seventy-Seven) officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP):Orogbemi Dupe {2I/C Chaplaincy), Yusuf Zaharaddeen CHIRI (P.A to CP Kwara), Idachaba Laraba Enemona ( Legal Dept. SCID), and 74 others.
CP Victor Olaiya congratulated the newly decorated officers and reminded them that this promotion comes with more expectations; he said “to whom much is given, much is expected”.
He urged them to enhance professionalism in combating crime and fostering positive community relations in line with international best practices.
The Kwara Police boss also expressed his gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun and the Chairman Police Service Commission, Hashimu Salihu Argungu for putting the welfare of policemen a-top-most priority.
Mr Victor Olaiya gave the assurance that the Kwara Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and property while appealing to the public for its continued cooperation in the combat against crime.
By Abubakar Umar