IGP decorates new DCP at Anambra Police Command headquarters

Stanley Ihedigbo

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, presided over a decoration ceremony at the Anambra State Police Command Headquarters, where a new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) was honored with their new rank.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, they had the honour of receiving the IGP, who was on an official visit, to witness the signing of the Peace Accord among flag bearers of the political parties participating in the forthcoming governorship election in the State.

The IGP, who was ably represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, DIG Benjamin Okolo, and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in Charge of the Operations Department, DIG Yakubu Kwazhi, was warmly received on arrival by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu.

The delegation was also received by the Supervising Officer of the Command and Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in charge of Zone 13, Ukpo-Dunukofia, AIG Abayomi Oladipo Peter, alongside members of the Command Management Team, senior officers and other ranks who turned out in their numbers to accord the visiting team a befitting welcome.

In his address to officers and men of the Command, the IGP commended the leadership of CP Orutugu for his proactive security strategies, robust inter-agency collaboration and continuous engagement with stakeholders across the State.

He urged officers to remain disciplined, vigilant and apolitical, reaffirming the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring a peaceful, credible and secure electoral process in the forthcoming governorship election.

As part of the day’s activities, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, DIG Benjamin Okolo, in the company of AIG Abayomi Oladipo Peter, decorated the Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Emmanuel Ogbuanya, who was recently elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.

The promotion was in recognition of his outstanding service record, dedication and professionalism in the discharge of his duties.

In his goodwill message, the IGP congratulated the newly promoted officer and charged him to see his elevation as a call to greater responsibility, urging him to continue upholding the core values of integrity, dedication, and excellence for which the Nigeria Police Force is known.

In separate remarks, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 Ukpo-Dunukofia, AIG Abayomi Oladipo Peter, and the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, noted that the visit of the IGP would further boost the morale of officers and men of the Command, enhancing their motivation for improved security service delivery during and after the elections.

During his vote of thanks, DCP Emmanuel Ogbuanya expressed deep appreciation to the Inspector General of Police for the honour and privilege of his promotion, pledging renewed commitment to the vision and mission of the Force.

Also in attendance were the Commissioner of Police in Charge of the Anambra Governorship Election, CP Abayomi Shogunle, senior officers of the Command, and other distinguished guests.