The Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has decorated newly promoted officers in a ceremony held at in Asaba, the State capital.
The event which was held on Thursday January 2, 2025, at the Police Officers Mess, celebrated the officers’ dedication, discipline, and outstanding service, which earned them their promotions.
In his address, the Commissioner who honoured the officers on behalf of the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended them for their hard work and urged them to embrace their new roles with heightened responsibility and integrity.
He emphasized the importance of professionalism and community service in maintaining law and order.
A release on Thursday January 2, 2025, by the Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO), SP Edafe Bright disclosed that the joy of the newly promoted officers knew no bounds.
He said: “On 2/1/2025, it was all smiles and merry as the Command witnessed the decoration of newly promoted officers of the Command.
“The decoration was done by the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda on behalf of the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM.
“He was assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration DCP Charles Dike and other members of the Command’s management team.
“The decorated officers includes DCP Ado Ibrahim who until his promotion was the AC CID State Criminal Investigation Department, ACP Sadiq M. Mana who was until his promotion the DPO ‘A’ Division Ughelli and ACP Maiyaki Joyce Mathew who was also until her promotion the DPO Kwale Division.
“Other officers Decorated includes the Admin Officer Department of Operations CSP Obekpa Michael, the Commander Rapid Response Squad CSP Omo-Uwuigbe Nosakhare, the Commander Crack Squad CSP Mohammed Balarabe Ibrahim all of Delta State Police Command.
“Officers who were promoted to Superintendent of Police, and Deputy Superintendent of Police were also decorated.
“The Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda after decorating them with their new rank admonished all the beneficiaries to remember that the reward for hard work is more work and therefore advised them to put more effort while discharging their duties and ensure that they don’t disappoint the Inspector General of Police, and the public”.
The newly promoted officers expressed gratitude and pledged to continue serving diligently to ensure the safety and security of the state.
