Sunday, June 5, 2016

Police promote 1,670 senior officers, produce TV series

The Police Service Commission has promoted 1,670 senior police officers to their next rank.

The commission also approved the appointment of 147 others to different ranks,according to a statement by its spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani on Saturday in Abuja.

It stated that the approval for the promotions was conveyed to the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase on Friday.

The statement said a Commissioner of Police was elevated to the rank of AIG, 10 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners, five Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police and six Superintendents to CSPs.

The approvals and acting appointments are with immediate effect.

Meanwhile, the police have concluded plans to produce a television series titled, ‘Beyond your sight.’

The Force Public Relation Officer, Bisi Kolawole told journalists that the television series would highlight “landmark operational, intelligence, investigative and prosecutorial exploits of the police, and showcase the professional capacity and achievements of the police over the years.”

She explained that the series would bridge the gap between the police and the public and connect in the most sociable manner.

Kolawole said the message of the television programme, is meant to cement the pathway laid by the Arase administration, “that is engendering the evolution of a new police force that will not only take pride in itself, but will also sing a new song, change its narratives and give social meaning to policing.”

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