The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, has officially received 129 newly passed-out police constables from the Police Training School (PTS), Calabar, Cross River State.
The event, held at the Rivers State Police Command Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port Harcourt, marked the officers’ formal induction into active policing duties within the state.
In his address, CP Adepoju congratulated the new constables on their successful completion of training, describing their enlistment as a call to serve the nation with integrity and commitment.
He emphasized that joining the Nigeria Police Force was not merely employment but a noble profession that demands sacrifice, discipline, and a deep sense of responsibility.
The Police Commissioner reminded the officers that their duties require courage, impartiality, and respect for human rights while maintaining public peace and security.
He warned against any form of misconduct, including bribery, extortion, corruption, or unlawful arrest, noting that such actions tarnish the image of the Force and erode public trust.
CP Adepoju stated that the Command under his leadership would not hesitate to discipline any officer found engaging in acts of indiscipline or professional misconduct.
He also highlighted that the newly passed-out constables had been trained in various aspects of modern policing, including community relations, crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and human rights protection.
According to him, the officers would be given additional operational training to strengthen their capacity and ensure effective service delivery in the field.
CP Adepoju disclosed that all 129 constables are indigenes of Rivers State and will be deployed to their respective Local Government Areas of origin.
He explained that the deployment is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, aimed at deepening the community policing initiative across Nigeria.
The Commissioner expressed optimism that the localized deployment would enhance collaboration between the police and residents, thereby improving intelligence gathering and proactive crime prevention.
He assured the new officers of his full support as they begin their policing careers, urging them to make professionalism and integrity their guiding principles.
CP Adepoju encouraged them to be good ambassadors of the Force and to uphold its core values of discipline, accountability, and service to humanity.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, ANIPR, the Command reaffirmed its commitment to promoting professionalism, community partnership, and effective policing across Rivers State.
