Twelve newly-promoted police officers in Zone 16 in Bayelsa State were on Thursday decorated with their new ranks in the zonal headquarters in Yenagoa.Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the zone, Mr Austin Agbonlahor, who performed the decoration, charged the promotees on selfless service to the country.Mr Sermion Udom, Aaron Bassey and F.S. Ekanem have were promoted Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), while Hassan Yahaya got promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).Other promoted to ACPs are Suleiman Abdulahi, Damola Victor, Abdukarim Nuhu, Adamu Danusa, Bello Tukur and Elemuba Eugene.Also, Kelvin Ekwo, the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer and Mr Ewebelem Basil were promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).Agbonlahor, while congratulating the newly-promoted officers, charged them to deploy their intellect and demonstrate sound professional judgment in their decisions at all times.The AIG also called on officers serving in the zone to commit themselves to service of the nation and humanity at large.He stated, “This promotion comes with higher responsibility; so, in all you do, always have that at the back of your minds.“You are expected to double your efforts in carrying out your duties professionally, especially at this time that the nation and the world are faced with series of security challenges.”He advised the newly promoted officers to remain steadfast as they face tougher challenges in their career.He also advised them to always remain loyal to the police authorities in order to succeed in their career.Speaking on behalf of the elevated officers, DCP Udom, commended the Presidency and the Police Service Commission for finding them worthy of promotion.
He said that the promotion was a call to higher responsibility, to the general public and the nation at large.Udom pledged, on behalf of the officers, to put in their best to protect lives and property of citizens at all times.