UNVEILING THE NEW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ANAMBRA STATE COMMAND CP JOHN B. ABANG (fdc)

CP John Bassey Abang fdc, is a native of Ogoja in Cross River State, he was born on the 29th February, 1962 and holds a Bachelor Degree Bsc (HONS) in International Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice Administration from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and UNILAG respectively.

He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet ASP on the 15th March, 1988.Since then, he occupied various positions in the Nigeria Police Force which included but not limited to the followings,

-Divisional Beat /Patrol Officer, Divisional Admin Officer, divisional traffic officer at Ikom Division in Cross River State between 1989-1990.

-Unit Commander MOPOL 11 PMF Squadron Calabar in Cross River between (1990-1995).

-Pioneer Squadron Commander MOPOL 29 PMF Awka in Anambra State between 1999-2000.

-2i/c Ota Area Command, OC Special Enquiry Bureau and Command Pay Master, Ogun State Command between 2000 -2002.

-Commandant Police Mobile Training College, Gwoza between 2004/2007.

- Squadron Commander MOPOL 6 PMF Maiduguri, 2007.

-Assistant Commissioner of Police Incharge of Operations Department, Borno State Police Command.

-Assistant Commissioner of Police Incharge of Operations department Anambra State Command in 2009,

-Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations Department, Osun State Police Command,

-Commissioner of Police Akwa Ibom State Police Command,

-Commissioner of Police incharge of Research and Development in the department of Research and planning , FHQ Abuja,

-And now, the 28th Commissioner of Police Anambra State Police Command.

CP J B.ABANG fdc has attended several professional courses, Seminars and workshops both within and outside Nigeria some of which includes Combat Operations Course, Armoured Personnel Carrier Operations Course, Squadron Commander PMF Operations management Course respectively.

Furthermore, Cp JB Abang attended the Peace Support Operations in Vicenza Italy and Anti terrorism/ management course with the French National Police in Paris, France.

CP John B. Abang also attended the National Defence College Abuja and has utilized his wealth of experience largely in Operations and investigations of high profile cases such as Armed banditry, kidnappings etc.

He is the recipient of many certificates of Commendations and Awards for bravery, hard work and Selfless Service.

His hobbies are playing golf and driving.

SP HARUNA MOHAMMED. PPRO ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...