YOU MUST PERFORM WELL — IGP CHARGES NEWLY PROMOTED POLICE OFFICERS IN ANAMBRA

REPORTER: UCHE NDEKE

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Alkali Usman, says policing is all about service to the people.

Mr. Alkali stated this in a message to the decoration of newly promoted police officers at the command headquarters Awka.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), who was represented by the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Echeng Echeng, noted that “promotion comes with responsibilities which the new officers must embrace diligently.”

Mr. Alkali Usman charged the promoted officers to see their new rank as a call to serve the public at all times and so they must strive to perform well.

IGP however warned that anyone found wanting would not be tolerated as he expected the best from them.

For his part, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Echeng-Echeng, commended the IGP for keeping to his promises, including the promotion of officers that were due for recognition.

The newly promoted officers were decorated following the recommendations by the IGP, the Police Service Commission and approval by President Muhamadu Buhari.

EDITED BY CHUKWUBUIKE MADU