The appointment of new Commissioners of Police for the Taraba and Anambra State Commands has been authorized by the Police Service Commission.
In place of CP Peter Oparah, the commission named Chukwudi Ariekpere of Abia State as the new Commissioner of Police for Taraba State.
In a similar vein, Bayelsa State’s Livingstein Orutugu has been named Anambra State’s Commissioner of Police, succeeding Obong Nnache Itam.
The chairman of the commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), advised the newly appointed commissioners to get settled in their new positions as soon as possible to avoid any security failures, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by PSC spokeswoman Ikechukwu Ani.
Argungu also urged the recently appointed CPs to be devoted and committed to their duties, highlighting the need to combat the threat of bandits and criminals throughout the nation.
“The commission will continue to monitor their conduct and provide necessary support to ensure they succeed in their new assignments,” he added.
“The new commissioners should quickly settle into their duty posts and ensure there is no gap that may lead to a breakdown of law and order,” the statement read.
He said the PSC’s decision had been communicated to the Inspector General of Police for immediate implementation.