Borno state Police Commissioner Yusufu Mohammad Lawan, Wednesday decorated 84 newly promoted police officers at the Police Command Headquarters, Maiduguri.
He said the promoted officers include 10 Superintendent of Police (SPs) to Chief Superinfection of Police (CSP), 11 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) to Superintendent of Police (SP) and 63 Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASPs) to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
The decoration which was conducted by the commissioner and assisted by the DCP Administration, ACP Operations, Crack, RRS, Admin, etc as well as wives and relations of the promoted and decorated police officers.
The CP also extended his heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the chairman Police of the Police Service Commission (PSC) , DIG Hashimu Argungu ( rtd).
“Your new rank is a reflection of your leadership skills, strategic thinking and ability to inspire your colleagues. As you celebrate your promotions, I urge you to remember that with greater ranks, come greater responsibilities.
“The recent promotion of 84 of our officers to their next rank is a testament to their hardwork, dedication, and commitment to serving our great nation,” Lawan said.
