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CP ORUTUGU DECORATES FOURTEEN NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS: UNVEILS RENOVATED COMMISSIONER OF POLICE HALL FACILITATED BY THE GOODWILL OF HRH OTONYE EFEBO PHD (SHIDI VII) THE AMADABO OF SHIDI-AMA IN TWON BRASS OF BAYELSA STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 CP ORUTUGU DECORATES FOURTEEN NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS: UNVEILS RENOVATED COMMISSIONER OF POLICE HALL FACILITATED BY THE GOODWILL OF HRH OTONYE EFEBO PHD (SHIDI VII) THE AMADABO OF SHIDI-AMA IN TWON BRASS OF BAYELSA STATE


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps Phd, on 31st October 2025 decorated  14 (Fourteen) newly promoted officers of the Command in a brief but colorful ceremony held at the Police Headquarters, Awka.


In the same event, the Commissioner of Police also unveiled the newly renovated Commissioner of Police Hall, a project graciously facilitated through the goodwill and benevolence of His Royal Highness Otonye Efebo PhD, (Shidi VII) the Amadabo of Shidi Ama Twon - Brass, Bayelsa State whose support reflects the enduring partnership between traditional institutions and the Nigeria Police Force in strengthening community-oriented policing.


While congratulating the newly promoted officers, CP Orutugu urged them to see their elevation as a call to greater service, renewed discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. He emphasized that promotion in the Force is both a recognition of performance and a challenge for higher responsibility.


The CP further commended the Royal Father for his unwavering support to the Command, describing the gesture as a mark of patriotism and community investment in security development. He noted that the renovation of the hall will serve as an improved workspace for strategic meetings, trainings and conferences that enhance Police service delivery in the State.


His Royal Highness was on a visit to the Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu who is one of his subjects from Brass Kingdom in Bayelsa State expressed satisfaction with the leadership strides of CP Orutugu, particularly in fostering community engagement, discipline and visible policing presence across the State. He reaffirmed his commitment to continually support security initiatives that promote peace and stability in Anambra.

 

The officers decorated include: CSP Ikpeama Joy Chidimma DPO Main Market, CSP Asso Emmanuel Agbuka, DPO Amanuke, CSP Nuhu Azeez, Officer-in-Charge of Special Anti-Cultism Squad Obosi Sector, CSP Onyilo Thaddeus, Officer- in-Charge of Special Anti-Cultism Squad Onitsha Sector and 10 (ten) others. 


Highlights of the event include the decoration of the officers, unveiling of the renovated hall and a group photograph with the newly decorated officers and dignitaries in attendance.


The ceremony was attended by members of the Command’s Management Team, senior officers, families of the promoted officers, and other invited guests.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


1st November 2025.

More photos below. 







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