The Anambra State Police Command has continued to witness significant advancement and morale boosters for its personnel in this new year 2026.
This follows the decoration of 9 (nine) recently promoted officers by the Commissioner of Police, CP. Ikioye Orutugu, on Friday, 9th January 2026, during the First Commissioner of Police Conference for Strategic Officers at Police Command Headquarters Awka.
The CP commended the personnel for their professionalism and dedication during the 2025 yuletide security season and tasked Officers and men of the Command to be more proactive, responsive, show courage and above all to work according to the Nigeria Police Act as well as shun any form of corruption in the line of duty this year.
During the decoration ceremony, which was held in conjunction with the Strategic Officers’ Conference, following the approval and release of promotion results by the IGP and Police Service Commission (PSC), the CP congratulated the Officers on their well-earned promotions, emphasizing that such advancement represents recognition of dedication, professionalism, and exemplary service.
The Police boss urged the officers to uphold discipline, integrity, and leadership in all aspects of their duties, highlighting that promotion carries increased responsibilities and accountability.
The Officers elevated include: SP Adedeji Anietie, SP Andrew Gabriel, SP Emmanuel Nnaemeka, SP Adeyemi Lateef and 5 others to the ranks of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
The CP also reiterated the IGP’s directives on withdrawal of personnel assigned to VIPs and a halt on the enforcement of tinted vehicles until otherwise directed.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of the promoted officers, CSP Andrew Gabriel expressed appreciation to the Inspector- General of Police, the Police Service Commission, and the Command leadership for the opportunity to serve at elevated capacities. They pledged renewed commitment to duty, discipline, and to uphold the ideals of the Nigeria Police Force.
