12 state Commands get new CPs after Police Commission’s approval
By KEMI KASUMU
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of 12 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to different State Commands in the Country, Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission has said in a statement Tuesday, April 25th 2023.
The new CPs are; Mohammed Usaini Gumel, posted to Kano State Command; Haruna Gabriel Garba; Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command Abuja; Tajudeen A. Abass; Delta State Command; Oladimeji Yomi Olarewaju; Ogun State Command; Taiwo Jesubiyi; Ondo state Command; and Julius A. Okoro; Benue State Command.
Others are; Romokere Ibiani; Bayelsa state Command; Mohammed Bunu; Yobe State Command; Garba Musa Yusuf; Kaduna state Command; Garba Ahmed; Zamfara state Command; Hayatu Kaigama Ali; Sokoto State Command and Aliyu Musa, Katsina State Command.
Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, retired Inspector General of Police, called for greater dedication to national duty from the new State Command Commissioners.
Dr. Arase said the new posting comes with a lot of commitment and innovativeness and demand of them total loyalty to the Nigerian nation.
He noted that at this national transition period, the new State Command Commissioners must brace up for challenges in the course of their duties.
The PSC Chairman said they should quickly settle down to duty and tackle the security challenges in their respective states of posting.
He said the Commission will monitor their stewardship in their various State Commands and ensure that they do not derail from established rules and regulations.
He wished them well and promised the Commission’s support at all times.
