The Anambra State Police Command on Thursday decorated 89 newly promoted inspectors who advanced to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
The ceremony, held at the Command Headquarters in Awka, was attended by senior officers, family members, and well-wishers.
The newly promoted officers were also inducted into the Officers’ Mess, marking their formal transition into the officer cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to a statement by the Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Mantu Chong, congratulated the officers and urged them to justify their elevation with greater responsibility and professionalism.
“The promotion is both a recognition of your hard work and a call to higher service.
You must remain role models, strengthen community partnerships, and uphold honesty, fairness, and accountability,” the CP stated.
He also reminded the officers that their promotion was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in recognition of their dedication and sacrifice.
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The event ended with group photographs and formal induction into the Officers’ Mess, reinforcing the spirit of leadership and camaraderie expected of their new ranks.
