The new Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Chuka Egbuka has assumed duty as the 36th Commissioner of Police in Kogi State Police Command.
His resumption followed the redeployment of CP Idrisu Dauda Dabban to the Force Headquarters as the Commissioner of Police Communications.
His assumption of duty was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya in Lokoja on Thursday.
Egbuka vowed to hit the ground running.
He made the vow when he visited Governor Yahaya Bello in Lugard House.
The new Police Commissioner congratulated the governor on his exploits in securing the state.
“Your Excellency, Kogi is not a new state to me. I’ve served here as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations. I know your passion for security. I know how it was before you came and what you have done till this moment.
“Your Excellency, I am aware about how you took Kogi by storm, the North Central by storm by rooting out criminal elements from Kogi. You have received awards as the best governor on security from organisations, security establishments, private and corporate bodies and I believe, sir, that as you round off your tenure and move to a higher position, you will round up well, sir.
“I pledge my support and cooperation and once again, it will be obvious to everybody that Kogi will continue to enjoy improved security. Sir, today is not a speech making day, I’ve just come here to introduce myself to you and we shall hit the ground running . Thank you for all you did for us while I seek further cooperation with your administration,” he said.
Governor Bello assured him of his administration’s readiness to cooperate with him and his men as well as other security agencies in the state in ensuring peace and security in the state.
