GO RESTORE SANITY IN EDO STATE - PSC CHAIRMAN DIRECTS NEW CP AGBONIKA

The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of CP Monday Agbonika as the new Commissioner of Police in charge of the Edo State Police Command. CP Monday Agbonika was formerly in charge of the Police Mounted Troop, and he replaces CP Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin. PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu Rtd, charged CP Agbonika to adopt proactive measures to prevent reprisals attacks over the recent killings of some travellers who were said to be hunters from the northern part of the country. PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed in a statement that the new Edo State Commissioner of Police was at the Police Service Commission for a posting interview, presided over by Chairman of the Commission. Ani further noted that Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, who is representing the Judiciary in the Commission, was also present, as well as Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission. He said the leadership of the Commission also advised the new Edo State CP to look into the issues surrounding the recent killings in the state, reminding him that what he does or does not do with the arrested suspects from the killings will determine his success or otherwise in the state. "You have to sit up and also work to win the confidence of the people, consult relevant stakeholders and always document every incident and action taken and make sure those who should be informed are properly informed of your actions". The PSC spokesman said the new Edo CP was also advised to avoid sidelining the requisite Police Departments for Tactical Units. In his response, according to the PSC spokesman, CP Agbonika promised the Commission that he will stand by relevant laws in the discharge of his duties and will always depend on the Inspector General of Police for necessary guidance.