The Police Command in Anambra has congratulated its Commissioner of Police (CP) Ikioye Orutugu, who was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Awka.
Ikenga said that Orutugu was decorated with the rank of AIG alongside 12 other senior officers by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The immediate past CP in the state, Nnaghe Itam, was also among the newly decorated AIGs.
The force headquarters also decorated 17 newly promoted CPs.
“The Anambra Police Command is pleased to announce and celebrate the decoration of its substantive CP Ikioye Orutugu, to the rank of AIG.
“Also decorated is the immediate past CP, AIG Nnaghe Itam, who was decorated alongside other senior officers at the force headquarters, Abuja, today,” he said.
According to him, the simultaneous elevation of both the serving and immediate past CPs of the Anambra Command is a remarkable development that reflects the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF’s) recognition of exceptional leadership, professional excellence, dedication to duty, and unwavering commitment to public service.
He said that during their respective tenures in the state, both senior officers demonstrated exemplary leadership and strategic direction in advancing operational policing.
“Therefore their promotions stand as a fitting recognition of their invaluable contributions to the force and the nation at large,” he said.
The police spokesman said that the Command was immensely proud of the achievement, which not only honoured the distinguished officers but also reinforced the Command’s enduring commitment to excellence, professionalism, and effective service delivery.
“The officers and men of the Command heartily congratulate both AIGs on this well-deserved elevation.
“The Command is confident that their wealth of experience, visionary leadership, and commitment to the ideals of the NPF will continue to make a significant impact in their new responsibilities,” he said.
The Command wished both AIGs continued success, excellent health, and greater accomplishments as they strive to serve the NPF and the nation with honour, integrity and distinction.
