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The Police Service Commission (PSC) says it has approved the appointment of new commissioners of police (CPs) for 11 states and the federal capital territory  (FCT).

The new commissioners of police are: Mohammed Gumel posted to Kano; Haruna Gabriel Garba to the FCT; Tajudeen Abass (Delta); Oladimeji Yomi Olarewaju (Ogun); Taiwo Jesubiyi (Ondo) and Julius Okoro (Benue).

Others are, Romokere Ibiani (Bayelsa); Mohammed Bunu (Yobe); Garba Yusuf (Kaduna); Garba Ahmed (Zamfara); Hayatu Ali (Sokoto) Aliyu Musa (Katsina).

Ikechukwu Ani, the spokesperson for PSC, in a statement released on Tuesday, said Solomon Arase, chairman of the commission, urged the newly appointed CPs to be more dedicated to their duty.

He said the new posting was a call for greater commitment, innovation, and loyalty to the Nigerian nation, adding that the CPs should brace up and settle down as quickly as possible for duty ahead of the national transition period.

Following his appointment as the chairman of the commission, Arase had said that he was aiming to reshape the ability and perception of the police force.

Arase said the officers would be made to undergo more training and ensure discipline to bridge the trust gap between the force and the public.

“We will be strong in training in various areas, especially alternative dispute resolution,” he said.

“The issue of discipline will be taken seriously. I will not want a situation where civil situations arise. So any officer who steps out of the line, there will be consequences. But at the same time, they are my colleagues and children. So I’m going to make sure that I sharpen their skills.

“I’ll ensure that they start having confidence in themselves. With more training, the trust gap between members of the public and the police will be bridged. That is what I want to do; that members of the public will collaborate with the police force, and see them as part of the larger society.

“The benefits that are derivable from good conduct as a police officer, they will continue to reap it when they retire. So that is what I will emphasise.”