Mr Danladi Isa on Thursday assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police in Abia, with a promise to punish police officers who engage in corruption.
“Corruption undermines the very fabric of our mission, and I am committed to ensuring a zero-tolerance policy in this regard,” he said.
Speaking at his maiden media briefing at the command’s headquarters in Umuahia, Mr Isa revealed that he arrived Abia with a mission to achieve peace in the state.
He said that part of his mission was to foster collaboration with all stakeholders, and to promote a conducive environment where law and order prevail.
He said that he has an unwavering commitment to the people of Abia and will work with all relevant partners, including other security agencies, community leaders and the public.
“Under my leadership, the police in Abia will prioritise intelligence-led policing.
“This approach is crucial in tackling modern crime challenges, as it allows us to stay one step ahead by preventing
crimes before they occur “By gathering, analysing, and acting on timely and relevant information, we can be more proactive and responsive in dealing with criminal activities,” the CP said.Â
Mr Isa succeeds Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, who was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and redeployed to Zone 15, Maiduguri.
The new police commissioner hails from Oganenigu, Dekina local government in Kogi.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Imo State University.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in 1992 and has undergone training in policing and strategic leadership.
Prior to his posting to Abia, Mr Isah was the CP Admin Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
As Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in 2020, he served as DC Admin, Gombe State Command and DC Admin, Zone 12 Bauchi. He also served as DC Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), FCID Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Addressing the officers of the command, Mr Isa’s predecessor, AIG Onwuemelie thanked them for putting in their best under his watch to secure the state.
Mr Onwuemelie urged the officers to give his successor the maximum support and cooperation he needed to succeed.
He expressed gratitude to Governor Alex Otti, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for their moral and financial support to the command.
The highlight was the handing over of documents to the police commissioner.
(NAN)
