PSC Announces New CP for Kogi, Edo
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of new Commissioners of Police (CPs) for Kogi and Edo states.
Miller Dantawaye will be taking the reins in Kogi, while Betty Otimenyin will be leading the police force in Edo.
According to Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, the new appointments are part of the commission’s efforts to ensure a smooth transition of leadership in the two states.
The current CPs, Chukwuka Onuoha (Kogi) and Peter Umoru (Edo), are set to retire on January 22 and January 25, respectively.
He said that Dantawaye is currently the CP in charge of Information Technology (IT) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
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“The new Kogi CP had served as the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in charge of Operations with the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
“The new Edo CP started her police career in Bauchi State and had served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in various divisions in Plateau and Edo.
“Otimenyin had also served as the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration for Zone 13 Dunokuofia, Anambra and Zone 5, Edo,” he said.
The PSC spokesman added that the new Edo CP is currently in charge of Administration, Force Intelligence Department FID, Abuja.
The PSC Chairman, Mr Hashimu Argungu, called on the new CPs to be dedicated and committed to the service of the country.
He urged them to quickly settle down in their duties and improve on the state of security in the two states.
Argungu said the commission would continue to monitor their performance and encourage them to put in their best in the security of the states.
