By Celestine Ihejirika, Jalingo  

The Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, Ukachi Peter Oparah, has called on 84 newly promoted police officers to remain disciplined and committed to their professional responsibilities. The CP appealed during the decoration ceremony held in Jalingo for the newly elevated officers.  

While congratulating the officers, the police chief expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Police Affairs, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for their roles in facilitating the promotions.  

Out of the 84 officers promoted, two Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) were elevated to Commissioners of Police (CP), 17 Superintendents of Police (SP) advanced to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP), and 58 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) were promoted to Superintendents of Police (SP), among others.  

The CP, who is the 29th Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, reminded the officers that promotion is a privilege, not an entitlement, and urged them to rise to the challenges of their new ranks. He also hinted at more promotions in the pipeline.  

Ukachi commended the Taraba State Government, led by Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, for its continuous support of the police force. He also acknowledged the collaboration of sister agencies, including the Military, Civil Defense, Road Safety Corps, Immigration, Customs, and Correctional Services.  

Representing the state government, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Barr. Gibon Kataps, congratulated the officers and encouraged them to view their promotion as a call for greater service. He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to partnering with the police to ensure effective service delivery.  

The Chairman of Miyetti Allah in Taraba State, Ya’u Ibrahim Barewa, and his vice, Bappah Mohammed, also lauded the officers’ promotion, noting that it would enhance productivity and motivate others to perform better. They called for stronger collaboration between the police and their association.  

DSP Anyanwu Uche, one of the newly promoted officers, expressed gratitude to the command and headquarters in Abuja for the recognition, pledging to uphold the responsibilities that come with the new rank.