..Argungu Urges Newly Appointed CPs to Demonstrate Unwavering Commitment

The Police Service Commission approved two key appointments on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Miller Gajere Dantawaye is now the substantive Commissioner of Police for Kogi State Command, while Betty Enekpen Otimenyin takes the helm as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State.

According to a statement signed by Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission. The Commissioners of Police for the two states are due for retirements; CP Chukwuka Bertrand Onuoha, Commissioner of Police for Kogi is expected to retire from Service on the 22nd of January 2025 while CP Peter Umoru will be due for retirement on the 25th of January, 2025.

CP Dantawaye, the new Commissioner for Kogi was formerly AC Operations, FCT Police Command; AC Field Studies, Police Academy, Wudil  Kano; Area Commander, Karewa Adamawa State Police Command and AC CID Oyo State Police Command. He was also AC Admin Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Abuja; Area Commander, Area ‘H’ Ogudu, Lagos State, DC Operations, Yobe State Police Command, Damaturu; DC Operations, Edo State Police Command, Beninand later CP Information Technology(IT), Force Headquarters, Abuja.

CP Miller Gajere Dantawaye, now Commissioner Of Police, Kogi State

While CP Betty Enekpen Otimenyin started her career in Bauchi state Command, and has served as DPO in various divisions in Plateau and Edo Commands, served as Assistant Commissioner of Police Administration in Kebbi state, Nigeria Port Authority Western Port, Lagos State, also Area Commander in Eleme Rivers State and Mbaitoilo in Imo state, She was the Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration for Zone 13 Dunokuofia, Anambra State  and Zone 5, Benin Edo state. she is Currently Commissioner of Police Administration, Force Intelligence Department FID, Abuja

Meanwhile the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni has called on the new State Command Commissioners to be dedicated and committed to the service of their fatherland. DIG Argungu urged the newly appointed Commissioners to swiftly assume their duties and prioritize enhancing security in their respective states.

He emphasized that their performance will be closely monitored by the Commission, which will also provide encouragement to ensure they deliver their best results.The appointment of the two Commissioners has been formally communicated to the Inspector General of Police for implementation.