By Karen James
The outgoing Anambra State Police Commissioner, Mr Aderemi Adeoye, has been adopted as a citizen of the state and conferred with two chieftaincy titles by Governor Charles Soludo. Furthermore, a road has been named after the CP in recognition of his excellent performance in crime fighting in the state.
During the Pulling Out Parade of the Commissioner, Anambra State Deputy Governor Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim praised Adeoye’s dedicated service to the state, stating that it has been superlative and result-oriented. The Deputy Governor noted that Adeoye arrived in Anambra at a time when a great section of the state was under the stronghold of unknown gunmen. However, through his operations and collaborations with other security organizations, he successfully fought against these criminals. As a result, the state now enjoys great peace and harmony.
To show gratitude for his remarkable achievements, the state government has named a street after Adeoye and awarded him two chieftaincy titles. He has also been granted citizenship of Anambra, along with all the corresponding rights and privileges.
Expressing his gratitude to God, Adeoye, who is set to retire officially on May 1st this year, recounted his experiences throughout his career as a policeman. He acknowledged the grace and mercy of God for protecting him during his encounters with militancy in the Niger Delta, Boko Haram, and IPOB insurgency. Despite facing exchanges of fire and bombs, Adeoye remained unscathed and attributed it to the glory of God.
Adeoye also expressed his appreciation for the opportunities and investment he received from Nigeria and the Nigerian Police Force. Throughout his career, he received training both at home and abroad, including at prestigious institutions such as the Police Staff College in Jos, Kofi Annan Training Center in Ghana, Center of Excellence in Police Training in England, and the Institute of Management Galilee in Israel. He also served abroad with the United Nations, the African Union Commission, and as a consultant for NATO.
Adeoye shared that he first came to Anambra when the state was established in 1991 and had served seven Police Commissioners during his time there, all of whom achieved remarkable success.
The honors bestowed upon Commissioner Adeoye reflect the state government’s recognition of his exemplary service and dedication to maintaining peace and security in Anambra.
