Police decorate 96 senior officers, PPRO in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
The Kwara State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, on January 6, 2025, formally decorated 96 newly promoted senior police officers at the Command’s Headquarters in Ilorin.
This promotion is a testament to the officers’ hard work and dedication to duty. It calls for accountability and greater commitment to safeguarding public safety and security in Kwara State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Wednesday in Ilorin.
Notable Promotions:
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP):
Mukaila Yusuf (DPO, C Division)
Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP):
Olufemi Abraham (O/C Anti-Kidnapping Unit, SCID)
Nkama Onyekwere Oko (A/Cmd Ilofa)
Babatunde Lateef (DPO, Afon Division)
Eleven others
Superintendent of Police (SP):
Adetokunbo Aladejare (O/C Legal, SCID)
Ihyom Aondongusha (DTO, F Division Tanke)
Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi (PPRO, Kwara Police Command)
Ahmed Bata Mohammed (O/C Provost, 15PMF)
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP):
Orogbemi Dupe (2I/C Chaplaincy)
Yusuf Zaharaddeen Chiri (P.A to CP Kwara)
Idachaba Laraba Enemona (Legal Dept., SCID)
Seventy-four others
CP Victor Olaiya congratulated the newly decorated officers and reminded them that the promotion comes with greater responsibilities. Quoting the adage, he said, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” He urged the officers to enhance professionalism in combating crime and fostering positive community relations in line with international best practices.
The CP also expressed gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Hashimu Salihu Argungu (DIG Rtd), mni, psc, NPM, for prioritizing the welfare of police officers.
The Kwara Police Command remains committed to protecting lives and property while appealing to the public for continued cooperation in the fight against crime.
