An evening of fun, relaxation and shower of praise as Professionals from all sphere of lives on Wednesday, 9th,October,2024 graced the Send Forth party organized by the Rivers State Police Command in honour of the outgoing Commissioner of Police,CP Olatunji Disu. For having served the command excellently well.
The Police Service Commission had in a statement by the spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani on October 3,2024 announced redeployment of four Commissioners of Police, including CP Disu who was moved to Abuja to serve as Commissioner of Police after spending eleven months in Rivers.
In his remarks the Governor of Rivers State,Siminalayi Fubara represented by the Secretary to State Government, Dr.Tammy Wenike Danagogo disclosed that CP Disu is an exceptional Police officer who served diligently and surpassed expectation despite the turbulence in the state Political landscape.
The Rivers State Governor said politicians on both divides in the state can attest to the performance of CP Disu in crime fighting.
Governor Fubara who urged CP Disu to replicate his performance in Rivers in his area of new assignment said out of 100 percent,CP Disu scored A (Excellent mark).The Governor also urged the new Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, CP Mohammed Bala Mustapha to be professional and apolitical in discharge of his duty.
In his brief speech, the newly deployed Rivers State Commissioner of Police,CP Mustapha said he will work with state and non-state actors and serve the state with integrity because he want to leave in peace like his predecessor.He urged all stakeholders to extend the cooperation that was given to CP Disu to him.
Earlier in his opening remarks, CP Disu stated that he would not have succeeded without the dedication of officers of the Rivers state Police Command as well as cooperation from members of the public and support from Rivers State Government.He urged the Police Command under CP Mustapha to continue the synergy with the Rivers State Government and all stakeholders to maintain law and order.
In his good will message, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry(OPM) prayed God to continue to elevate CP Disu.
Meanwhile Crime Correspondents in Rivers State led by the Chairman, Deacon Samuel Chinda presented a large portrait to CP Disu as a mark of honour.
A book titled “The Shield” So far, Rivers In Progress which detailed achievements of crime fighting under CP Disu and published by the Rivers State Police Command was given to guests at the event.
Our correspondent Anita ogona reports that four retired Assistant Inspector General of Police(AIGs),Commissioners of Police, serving Senior Police Officers, Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Stanley Job Stanley, Police Community Relations Committee(PCRC), Police Officers Wives Association POWA,Traditional rulers,captain of industries, members of Civil Societies, Youth group were all in attendance.