The Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie on Tuesday decorated 15 promoted officers, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, ABN TV reports.
At the ceremony which held at the CP’s conference room, state headquarters in Umuahia, the police boss noted that promotion is from God, urging the newly promoted officers to bring honour to God using their new rank and observe best policing ethics.
He also urged them to live up to the expectation of God, who made it possible for them to be promoted, and make the Nigeria Police Force proud.
Among the decorated officers were the Divisional Police Officer of Ohuhu Division, CSP Yisrael Ini-Obong Jack-Rabin, PhD, the Officer in charge of SWAT, SP Ibeh Daniel, and, SP Linda Nkechinyere.
CSP Yisrael Ini-Obong Jack-Rabin, PhD, spoke on behalf of the promoted officers, thanking the Inspector-General of Police, the CP, and his management team. He promised that the officers would not bring dishonour to the force and would put more efforts into their duties. He emphasized that “to whom much is given, much is equally expected.”
The ceremony was a proud moment as it showcased the hard work and dedication of these officers.