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Gombe Police Commissioner decorates Area Commander with Deputy Commissioner rank

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gombe State Commissioner of Police Umar Chuso decorated Area Commander Suur Chafa with the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
  • Chafa received an Award of Excellence from the Police Community Relations Committee for his professionalism.
  • The ceremony was attended by family, government officials, and community leaders, highlighting the importance of community-police relations.

The Gombe State Police Command celebrated a significant milestone as Commissioner of Police Umar Chuso decorated Suur Chafa with his new rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police. The ceremony, held at the command headquarters, underscored the recognition of Chafa's dedication and service within the Nigeria Police Force.

Your promotion is a recognition of your professionalism, dedication to duty, discipline, and commitment to the policing mandate.

— Umar ChusoCongratulating the newly promoted officer and highlighting the reasons for his advancement.

Chafa's promotion is a testament to his professionalism, discipline, and commitment to policing duties. Commissioner Chuso urged the newly promoted officer to uphold these qualities and continue serving the public with distinction. The event also saw Chafa receive an Award of Excellence from the Gombe State chapter of the Police Community Relations Committee, acknowledging his meritorious service and professionalism.

I urge you to sustain these qualities and continue to serve the people and the Nigeria Police Force with distinction.

— Umar ChusoCharging the new Deputy Commissioner to maintain his high standards of service.

The decoration ceremony was a communal affair, attended by family members, government officials, and leaders from various communities, including the Tiv community in Gombe State. This broad attendance signifies the strong relationship between the police command and the communities it serves. The President of the Tiv community specifically commended the Nigeria Police Force for recognizing Chafa's contributions and praised the Gombe State Police Command for fostering a cordial relationship with stakeholders.

We congratulate DCP Suur Chafa on this well-deserved promotion and appreciate the Gombe State Police Command for maintaining a cordial relationship with the Tiv community and other stakeholders.

— President of the Tiv community in Gombe StateExpressing congratulations and acknowledging the positive relationship between the police and the community.

In his response, DCP Suur Chafa expressed profound gratitude to Commissioner Chuso and the Command Management Team for their unwavering support throughout his career. He highlighted the enabling environment provided by the command, which allows officers to perform their duties professionally. Chafa also extended his thanks to his subordinates and all stakeholders for their prayers, goodwill, and steadfast support, emphasizing the collaborative spirit that underpins his success.

I sincerely appreciate the Commissioner of Police for his confidence in me and for providing an enabling environment for officers to discharge their duties professionally.

— DCP Suur ChafaExpressing gratitude for the support and conducive working environment.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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