- PSC chairman, Hashimu Argungu, while speaking on the posting implored the new police commissioners to make positive impacts in the security management of their respective states
New commissioners of police are expected to resume duty in Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom commands.
The deployment of the commission follows the ratification of their appointment by the police Service Commission, PSC.
The development is contained in a statement by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, on Friday.
According to the statement, the appointments followed vacancies created by promotion of some senior officers.
The new commissioners of police are
Isah Danladi Nda, for Abia command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale for Lagos command; Anthonia Adaku Uche Anya fror Ebonyi command and Miller Gajere Dantawaye for Akwa Ibom command
PSC chairman, Hashimu Argungu, while speaking on the posting implored the new police commissioners to make positive impacts in the security management of their respective states.
He tasked the new commissioners to build efficient and effective police commands in their states.
The PSC spokesperson disclosed that the approval has been transmitted to the Inspector-General of police, Kayode Egbetokun for implementation.
With the development, Dantawaye will replace Waheed Ayilara, the former commissioner of police in Akwa Ibom state, who died on August 29, 2024.
Recall that Ayilara died in the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, from prostate cancer complications