In a bold move to bolster professionalism and morale within the Zamfara State Police Command, Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba,has decorated 390 newly promoted officers at a colourful ceremony held on Monday at the Command Headquarters in Gusau.
The promotion spree, which cuts across multiple cadres, marks a significant boost in the Command’s capacity to tackle crime and deliver on its constitutional mandate.
Among the most senior promotions, CSP Sani Kabiru and CSP Usman M. Nassarawa were elevated to the prestigious rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), drawing applause from colleagues and stakeholders.
Also promoted were:
- 30 Inspectors elevated to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II), including ASP Sani Muhammad, ASP Bashir Idris, ASP Musa Bulus, and ASP Maisabo Rabi’u.
- 242 Sergeants rose to the rank of Inspector, with standout names such as Inspector Salisu Adris, Inspector Nasuru Muhammad, and Inspector Nafi’u Abubakar.
- 116 Corporals moved up to Sergeant rank, including Sergeant Aminu Sambo and Sergeant Abdurrahman Dayyabu.
Addressing the gathering, CP Maikaba congratulated the newly promoted officers and charged them to justify their elevation with renewed dedication and unshakable professionalism.
“Promotion comes with responsibility. Your new ranks should inspire you to give nothing less than excellence in protecting the lives and property of our people,” he declared.
Representing the promoted officers, ACP Usman M. Nassarawa thanked the Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission for their confidence. He pledged that the officers would rededicate themselves to integrity, public trust, and efficient service delivery.
“This is a call to serve even more diligently,” ACP Nassarawa said. “We will uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all our operations.”
The event, witnessed by senior officers, family members, and well-wishers, concluded with a renewed pledge of commitment to peace and security across Zamfara State.
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