Mr. Beneth Igwe has assumed the role of Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, as announced by the Police Service Commission on Wednesday. The appointments and postings of Igwe and nine other Commissioners of Police (CPs) were approved in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani.
The approvals were granted following the promotion of 14 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive ranks of Commissioners of Police. Prior to his recent appointment, Mr. Igwe had been appointed on January 17 by the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the Commander of the FCT Special Intervention Squad.
According to the statement released on Wednesday, other newly appointed state Commissioners of Police include Peter Opara, who was previously Deputy Commissioner, Administration in Imo State and is now posted to Osun State; Olughemiga Adesina, assigned to Benue State; Akinwale Adeniran, taking charge of Ekiti State Command, and Mohammed Abba, appointed to Adamawa State Command.
CP Beneth Igwe, who has returned to the Federal Capital Territory Command as Commissioner, had previously served as DCP, OPs in the FCT Command. Abaniwonda Olufemi, former CP Force Secretary’s office, has been posted to Delta State Command; Ademola Ayilara, former DCP State CID Lagos Command, now leads the Akwa Ibom State Command; David Iloyanomon, formerly DCP Administration Anambra State Command, has been appointed to head Taraba State Command, and Abayomi Peter takes over Ondo State Command. Meanwhile, Hassan Yabnet assumes the role of CP for Plateau State Command.
Dr. Solomon Arase, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, advised the new CPs to rebuild public trust through a robust partnership with the public. He emphasized that the commission would not accept any excuses for failure to provide effective and efficient leadership, while also assuring continued encouragement and support. Arase warned that the security of lives and properties in their respective areas of jurisdiction should not be taken for granted.
