Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The Police Authorities have promoted no fewer than 1,313 low-ranking personnel in Zone 9 Police Command comprising Abia, Ebonyi, and Imo, to various ranks ranging from Sergeants to Inspectors.
Statistics from the Command indicate that 380 were promoted in Abia, 586 in Imo, 352 in Ebonyi while the Zone 9 headquarters, Umuahia, got 25.
The Acting Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, cum Deputy Commissioner of Police, DC, in charge of Operations, Kayode Adetunmbi, who decorated the newly-promoted personnel Wednesday in Umuahia, charged them to re-double their commitment and dedication to duty.
He challenged them to brace up with the demands of their new ranks, and to help the Force win the ongoing war against insecurity.
DC Adetunmbi, lauded the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba for deeming it fit to motivate the affected personnel with the new ranks.
He equally charged them to respect their seniors and avoid acts capable of tarnishing the image of the Nigeria.
Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, George Okafor, disclosed that very soon the zone would take delivery of the newly acquired operational equipment to enhance operations of officers and men of the command.
He urged the the officers and men to reciprocate the efforts of the IGP with hard work and commitment to duty.
The PPRO said the IGP had made some indelible marks in his bid to transform the Nigeria Police.
