Kogi CP Charges 42 Promoted Officers On Greater Responsibilities

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi has charged 42 newly promoted police officers to see their elevation as a call for greater responsibilities

The CP made the call while decorating the officers on their new ranks during a strategic conference with senior police officers, tactical commanders, and heads of section held at the Command’s Headquarters in Lokoja

CP Kankarofi also charged officers to maintain discipline and foster effective synergy, be proactive in intelligence gathering and combat criminality, uphold professionalism and community collaboration, ensure visibility policing, and foster public confidence, as well as double their efforts to enhance security in Kogi State.

Kankarofi appreciated the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the Police Service Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu, for prioritising the welfare of Police personnel which he said would go a long way in enhancing their productivity in service delivery.

Kogi State Security Adviser, Commodore Jerry Omodara, who attended the decoration ceremony, commended the command’s commitment and assured continued government support.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, CSP William Ovye Aya, Police Public Relations Officer, extended their heartfelt gratitude for the promotion, emphasizing that the IGP’s leadership and commitment to officers’ welfare are truly inspiring. Also to the chairman, Police service commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu, Rtd for finding us worthy of this elevation. While assured the command of our commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and community collaboration.