It was a colourful moment on the 14th. March, 2025 at the Rivers State Police Officers’ Mess, Old GRA, Port-Harcourt when the Police Command in a collaborative effort with Honorary Members of the Police Officers’ Mess gathered to honour the erstwhile Commissioner of Police, who was elevated to Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) AIG Mustapha Mohammed Bala, psc and deployed to Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar by organizing a sendforth ceremony in recognition of his contributions to the Command during his tenure as the Police Boss.
The current Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, while presenting a gift to AIG Bala, noted that he was celebrated in appreciation of his immense contributions to the safety, peace and stability of Rivers State, expressing sincere gratitude for his fatherly advice and unbiased mentorship to Officers and men of the Command.
CP Adepoju commended the Honorary Members of the Mess for putting the event together, while acknowledging their collective and individual contributions in cementing cordial relationships between the Police and the Community.
In his brief response, AIG Bala thanked CP Adepoju, Officers and men of the Command and Honorary Members of the Mess for treating him to a colourful event, describing it as a turning point in history. He recalled that his stay in Rivers State Command was very brief, but with the maximum cooperation and support gotten from CP Adepoju who then was DC in-charge of Operations, members of the Command’s management team and other Officers aided him to succeed, ensuring peace and stability in the State.
AIG Bala underscored the importance of adequate and regular checks and supervision of DPOs, Tactical Team Commanders and other Officers to ensure that they carry out their duties within the framework work of the law. He further urged the CP to work closely with all stakeholders to enable him to succeed, while enjoining Officers to extend to CP Adepoju the same co-operation they accorded him during his tenure.
Onengiyeofori Fenibo who is the President of the Rivers State Police Command Honorary Members of the Officers’ Mess, in his brief remarks said “We have gathered here today to honour AIG Bala, formal reception of CP Olugbenga Adepoju as the 47th Commissioner of Police, Rivers State and unveiling of the Honorary Members’ Office.
Speaking further, he noted that the Police Command under CP Adepoju is not only wearing a new look, but a clear testament that Police is our friend. He acknowledged the support the CP gave to the President of the Mess Committee while as a DC in-charge of Operations when the battle for approval to secure a space was going on. He reminded the Honorary Members of the Mess of their obligations to assist the Police by reporting genuine cases of crime and other criminal activities. He assured the CP of the Honorary Members unwavering commitment to advancing the fundamental principles of the Nigeria Police Force.
Also speaking at the event was the Chairman of the occasion, Chief John Ojowuro who had earlier welcomed the guests, reminded them of the importance of living in peace and harmony with one another. Let us uphold the spirit of oneness and work together towards a common goal of building a safer and more secured society.
The colourful event was attended by Senior Police Officers from the Command, Members of the PCRC led by its Chairman, State Chapter of POWA, members of the Press, amongst others.
Highpoints of the event were the presentation of gifts to AIG Bala and CP Adepoju, commissioning of the Honorary Members Secretariat and induction of new Members into the Officers’ Mess.
SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer,
Rivers State Police Command
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