Diri decorates five newly promoted police officers

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Nigerian Police and the Bayelsa State Command for their efforts in ensuring peace and security in the state.

Governor Diri gave the commendation on Monday while decorating five newly promoted police officers in his office at the Government House, Yenagoa.

The officers promoted were Sylvester Eseimokumo Ebakumo, from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP); Ifidi Ebitimi Henry, from Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Superintendent of Police (SP); Mohammed Yusuf, from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP); Musa Mohammed, from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP); and Udonne Imo Emmanuel, from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

The Bayelsa governor congratulated the newly elevated officers and charged them to see their promotion as a call to higher service.

He particularly commended the Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and other officers and men of the command, noting that their collaborative efforts with the government have ensured the state remains peaceful and safe for residents.

His words: “Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the top rank and junior officers for all that they are doing to contribute to the peace, security, and stability of the state and Nigeria as a whole.

“We are happy about your elevation because you have dutifully conducted yourselves in the service of this state and Nigeria.”

The state’s helmsman urged them to continue serving diligently and expressed optimism that they would reach the pinnacle of their profession.

The Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, was represented at the brief ceremony by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration and Operations), Ofem Arikpo.