A total of 270 policemen drawn from various divisions and units of the Gombe State command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have been promoted to different ranks.
The Commissioner of Police in charge of the Command, CP Oqua Etim on Monday decorated the newly elevated officers.
A statement signed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Muazu Abubakar, said that 180 Inspectors got promotion to the ranks of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASPs), while 90 Unconfirmed ASP’s to the rank of confirmed Assistant Superintendent of police respectively.
He charged the newly decorated police officers to behave in a more mature and disciplined manner.
The CP congratulated and reminded them that their new ranks come with higher expectations, and he urged them to protect the citizens’ lives and properties with greater commitment.
He also warned that there will be no tolerance for unscrupulous elements in the Command, and advised them to ensure that their new status impacts positively on their families.
The CP expressed gratitude to the Inspector General of Police for his priority in personnel welfare. He promised that the Command under his watch will continue to make efforts to maintain the relative peace and security in Gombe State.
