The Police Service Commission, PSC, on Friday made known the appointment of four commissioners of police for Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom commands.
This is contained in a press statement by the PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani.
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 urged 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 revealed that the approval has been sent 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 reportedly died at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, from prostate cancer complications.
