The Rivers Police Command on Friday 14th March 2025 honoured the immediate past Commissioner of Police in state,who was promoted to rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police,AIG Mustapha Mohamed Bala,AIG zone 6,Calabar by organizing a send forth party in appreciation for his mentorship and guide to Officers of the Command when he was the helmsman.
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State,CP Olugbenga Adepoju in collaboration with Honorary Members of the Mess,while presenting a gift to AIG Bala, thanked the AIG for his fatherly advice and mentorship to officers of the command while he sway.
CP Adepoju commended the Honorary Members of the Mess for putting the event together while acknowledging their role in fostering relationship between the community and the Police.
In his response AIG Bala said ” Today is very historic to me,is a day i was honoured and hosted by Rivers Police Command in conjunction with Honorary members.
“Within the period when I was CP, with the support of CP Adepoju who was Deputy Commissoner of Police operations then,and other members of management of the command in the state, I was able to pilot the affairs of Rivers state ensuring safety and peace”.
AIG Bala adviced CP Adepoju to make sure he works with all stakeholders to ensure peace and safety in the state.
He further urged the Rivers CP to make sure DPOs, tactical unit commanders and officers in the command are adequately surpervised to ensure they carryout their duties within the confines of the law.
In his remarks,Onengiyeofori Fenibo,Honorary President of The Police Officer’s Mess,Rivers State Police Command said “we are here for official reception of CP Adepoju Olugbenga 47th Commissioner of Police Rivers State and Commissioning of Honorary Member’s Office.
“The Police Command under CP Adepoju is not only wearing a new look but a testament that Police really is our friend.We are aware of the support you gave to the Command President Mess Committee as DC Operations when the battle for approval is going on.
“Honorary Members of the command’s Mess, remember that you are under the eagle eye of the law.You are therefore expected to be law abiding,assist the Police and report genuine cases of criminality and criminal activities”.
He assured the CP of Honorary Members committment to contribuct to fundamental objectives of the Nigeria Police.
Earlier,Chief John Ojowuro,Chairman of the occasion,welcomed the guests and encouraged them to be at peace with everybody.
Highpoints of the event was presentation of gift by CP Adepoju to AIG Mustapha Mohamed,Commissioning of The Honorary Members Secretariat, induction of five persons into Honorary Members of the Mess and presentation of Gift to CP Adepoju by Honorary Members of the Mess.
Our correspondent reports that Deputy Commissioner Operations,Al-Hassan Kawu,Assistant Commissioners,members of Rivers PCRC led by their Chairman,Voke Emore, POWA members Some DPOs, Tactical unit commanders were in attendance.
