The Delta State Police Command celebrated a momentous occasion as over 100 officers were promoted and decorated with their new ranks during a formal ceremony at the Police Officers’ Mess, State Headquarters, Asaba.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, the event marked a significant milestone in the careers of the newly elevated officers, recognizing their dedication and unwavering commitment to service.
Presiding over the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, performed the decorations on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
He was supported by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration), DCP Charles Dike and other senior members of the command’s management team.
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Prominent among those promoted were DCP Ado Ibrahim, previously the Assistant Commissioner in- charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID); ACP Sadiq Mana, the former Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘A’ Division, Ughelli; and ACP Maiyaki Mathew, who had served as the Divisional Police Officer of Kwale Division.
Notable decorations included CSP Michael Obekpa, Administrative Officer of the Department of Operations; CSP Nosakhare Omo-Uwuigbe, Commander of the Rapid Response Squad and CSP Mohammed Balarabe Ibrahim, Commander of the Crack Squad.
Additionally, several officers were elevated to the ranks of superintendent of police and deputy superintendent of police.
In his address, CP Abaniwonda commended the officers for their hardwork and dedication, emphasizing that their promotions symbolized not only recognition but also a call to greater responsibility.
“The reward for hardwork is more work,” he noted, urging the officers to remain steadfast in their duties and committed to the peace and security of Delta State.
The newly promoted officers pledged to embrace their enhanced roles with renewed determination, ensuring the continued safety and stability of the state.
