Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has commended police officers in the state for their efforts in ensuring peace and security in the state.
Gov. Diri gave the commendation on Monday, while decorating five newly promoted police officers attached to his office at the Government House, Yenagoa.
The officers promoted are Sylvester Eseimokumo Ebakumo from superintendent of oolice to chief supritendent of oolice, Ifidi Ebitimi Henry from deputy superintendent of police to superintendent of police, Mohammed Yusuf from assistant superintendent of police to deputy superintendent of police, Musa Mohammed from assistant superintendent of police to deputy superintendent of police and Udonne Imo Emmanuel from assistant superintendent of police to deputy superintendent of oolice.
The governor congratulated the newly elevated officers and charged them to see their promotion as a call to higher service.
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He particularly commended the state Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and other officers and men of the state command, noting that it was due to their collaborative efforts with the state government that the state has remained peaceful and safe for residents.
“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the top rank and junior officers for all that they are doing to contribute to the peace, security and stability of the state and Nigeria as a whole.
“We are happy about your elevation because you have dutifully conducted yourselves to the service of this state and Nigeria,” he said.
The governor urged them to continue to serve diligently and expressed the optimism that they will get to the pinnacle of their profession.
The state Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, was represented at the brief ceremony by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration and Operations), Ofem Arikpo.