In Anambra, CP Echeng Decorates 83 Newly Promoted Officers

Anambra State's Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng has decorated the eighty-three newly-promoted officers of the state's police command with insignias of their new ranks.

Held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Command's Headquarters in Awka, Anambra State capital, the decoration event follows the recent approval for promotion of officers of the Force, by the Police Service Commission (PSC).

Among the newly-promoted police officers were one Superintendent of Police who was promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police, fifteen Deputy Superintendent of Police elevated to the rank of Superintendent of Police and sixty-seven Assistant Superintendent of Police 2 promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police 1.

Speaking during the event, Mr. Echeng congratulated the newly promoted cops on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman.

CP Echeng urged the newly promoted officers to redouble their efforts towards fighting crimes and exhibiting high professionalism, civility to members of the public and respect for human rights, to ensure maximum protection of lives and property of Ndi Anambra.

He added that the promotion is in line with the IGP's resolve to boost the morale of police officers for effective service delivery, stating that the promotion comes with greater responsibility, dedication and discipline in their duty post.

In their separate reactions, some of the newly-promoted police officers, SP Stephen Ewa, SP Joy Yusuf, ASP Mike Ugwu, appreciated the IGP and the Police Service Commission for finding them worthy of the promotion and also promised to redouble their efforts in discharging their duties professionally.

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Credit: DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State.

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