PSC appoints Agbonka as Edo CP

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Monday Agbonika as the 50th Commissioner of Police in the state.

He replaces Betty Otimenyin, who was appointed by the Commission as the 49th CP on January 16, 2025, but officially took over from her predecessor, Peter Umoru Ozigi, following his retirement on January 25, 2025.

Until his deployment to Edo, Agbonika was the Commissioner of Police (Mounted Troops), Force Equitation Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

A statement from the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed that the new CP, who attended a posting interview at the Police Service Commission, presided over by the Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), was tasked with being proactive and settling in quickly to reduce the crime rate in Edo.

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He was also advised to investigate the issues surrounding the recent killings in the state and was reminded that his success in Edo would depend on how he handles the suspects arrested in connection with the killings. Additionally, he was urged not to sideline the requisite Police Departments for Tactical Units.

“You must take action and work to win the confidence of the people, consult relevant stakeholders, and always document every incident and action taken. Ensure that those who should be informed are properly updated on your actions,” the statement said.

CP Agbonika assured the Commission that he would uphold the relevant laws in the discharge of his duties and would always rely on the Inspector General of Police for necessary guidance.

CP Agbonika is a seasoned police officer with 32 years of experience covering operations, investigation, administration, police public information, and Area/Divisional Police management.

He previously served as Commissioner of Police for Communications (Operations), Deputy Commissioner of Interpol, Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon Close, Lagos; DCP Ops, Ports Authority Police Command, Port Harcourt; DCP, Department of Finance and Admin, Zone 16, Yenagoa; Area Commander, Ota, Ogun State; Area Commander ‘M’, Idimu, Lagos; and pioneer Area Commander, Ayetoro, Ogun State, among other postings.