The Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, has approved the immediate deployment of Oyediran Oyeyemi as the new Police Commissioner (CP) in Ondo state.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Frank Mba revealed this in a statement Thursday in Abuja.
He said the deployment followed the retirement of Bolaji Salami, the former CP in the state, after he had completed years of legal service in the Nigerian Police.
Mr. Mba said that Mr. Oyediran, until re-deployment, was the Police Commissioner in charge of the Railway Police Command.
He said the newly deployed PC joined the Nigerian Police Force in 1990 and has a B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Ibadan.
“He has attended various tactics and leadership courses inside and outside Nigeria.
“Some of the courses include the Strategic Leadership and Command Course (SLCC), Police Staff College, Jos; Strategic action on kidnapping and hostage-taking (UN Senegal), among others.
“He has also served in various operational, investigative and administrative capacities in the Edo, Ogun, Oyo, Ebonyi and Akwa-Ibom commands,” he said.
Mr. Mba said that the IG had asked the new PC to bring its vast administrative, operational and intelligence gathering experience to consolidate and enhance the achievements of its predecessor.
He said the call was to ensure greater public safety and the safety of lives and property in Ondo state.
He called on the government and the good people of Ondo state to give the new chief of police their maximum support and collaboration in his new position.
Mr. Mba said that the publication took effect immediately.
(YAYA)