The Anambra State Police Command has decorated 89 newly promoted Inspectors with the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), signifying their elevation into the officer cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, underscored that leadership in the Nigeria Police is not merely about wearing higher ranks, but about embodying professionalism, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.
He reminded the newly promoted officers that their new responsibilities demand integrity, accountability, and a higher sense of duty, stressing that effective policing depends on leaders who can inspire trust and deliver justice without compromise.
Alongside their promotion, the officers were formally inducted into the Police Officers’ Mess, a symbolic rite of passage into their new responsibilities.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Mantu Chong at the Command Headquarters in Awka, the state capital in Southeast Nigeria.
CP Orutugu congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing their elevation as both a reward for diligence and a call to higher responsibility.
“This promotion is a recognition of your dedication, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, in appreciation of your service and sacrifices.” he said.
CP Orutugu urged the officers to uphold integrity, fairness, and accountability while serving as role models to their subordinates.
He further encouraged them to deepen community engagement as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and sustain peace in Anambra State.
“We are grateful to the Police Service Commission and the Force Headquarters for approving these promotions
“The Command pledges that the officers will justify this elevation through enhanced commitment and performance.” the Commissioner added.
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