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PSC appoints new CPs for Anambra, Taraba

The Police Service Commission on Wednesday approved the appointment of Commissioners of Police for Taraba and Anambra State Commands.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani.

According to the statement, the Commission approved the appointment of Chukwudi Chris Ariekpere from Abia State as the new Commissioner of Police for Taraba State.

“He takes over from CP Peter Oparah, while Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu from Bayelsa State takes over the Anambra State Command from Obong Nnache Itam.”

It explained that the Commission’s Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), said that the new Commissioners should quickly settle down to their new duty posts and ensure there was no gap that may necessitate a breakdown of law and order.

According to him, he charged the new CPs to be dedicated and committed to duty and to assist in ensuring that Nigeria is freed of the menace of bandits and deviants, promising that the Commission would continue to monitor their conduct and ensure they succeed in their new duty posts.

It added that the Commission’s decision has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for immediate implementation.

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