Anambra Police Command Decorate 89 Inspectors Promoted to ASP

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Police Command on Wednesday decorated 89 newly promoted Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in a colourful ceremony held at the Command Headquarters, Awka.

Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to see their elevation as both a reward for hard work and a call to greater responsibility.

Orutugu, represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department Awka DCP Mantu Chong reminded them that leadership in the Nigeria Police Force requires professionalism, discipline, and commitment to the protection of lives and property.

Stressing that promotion comes with higher expectations, the CP said: “the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM approved these promotions in recognition of your dedication and sacrifices.

“You must now justify the confidence reposed in you by ensuring effective service delivery and upholding the values of honesty, fairness, and accountability,” he added.

The CP also urged them to remain role models to their subordinates and to deepen their collaboration with communities in tackling crime and sustaining peace in Anambra State.

Responding on behalf of the newly promoted officers, ASP Oliji Alfred expressed profound gratitude to the Police Service Commission and the Force Headquarters for finding them worthy of the elevation.

He pledged that his colleagues would redouble their commitment to duty and ensure they lived up to the expectations of their new ranks.

The event, which was attended by senior officers of the Command, family members, and well-wishers, marked a significant milestone in the careers of the officers.

In addition to their decoration, the officers were officially inducted into the Police Officers’ Mess, symbolizing their transition into the Officer Cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.