Most of them commended the President for choosing Okiro, a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), whom they believe will effect better changes in the security outfit.
The tenure of the incumbent chairman, DIG Parry Osayande, is expected to expire this month.
In Lagos State Police command, headquarters, Ikeja, officers and rank and file were happy and expressed satisfaction with the development. In Edo State, shouts of joy by senior and junior officers rent the air in most offices as soon as the announcement was made on Wednesday.
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5 Benin, Hashimu Argungu, disclosed that officers under him were celebrating Okiro’s nomination.
He said: “His appointment is worth celebrating. We are happy and we were jubilating when we heard of his nomination because he will bring good changes to the police. The President has chosen the right person.”
Also AIG in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Mamman Tsafe said: “Okiro’s appointment is no doubt a blessing to the Police Force. He is an agent of change. When he was Lagos State Commissioner of Police almost every officer enjoyed him, and when he was IG he was admired by most officers because his reformation strategies were acknowledged by most of us. In my opinion this is the best appointment in the history of PSC. He is a man of integrity and he will maintain it. Mr. President knows what is good for the police that is why he is always giving us the best.”
A retired Commissioner of Police Frank Odita said: “The President has done well by appointing a retired police officer. He should be commended but he should also appoint a police officer as Minister of Police, because he who wears the shoes knows where the shoes are pinching him. Okiro did very well while he was IG. He is a good Christian and a lawyer, so he will do very well as chairman of PSC.”
Also in Kogi State Police command, a former Police Public Relations Officer (names withheld) said: “We were jubilating when we heard of his nomination. The former IG was one of the best IGs in terms of operation. His appointment is a welcome development because he is an officer who already understands the problems of the police. President Jonathan has again given the Nigeria Police the best it deserves. There is no doubt that he will do better in his second coming to the police.”
Officers at the Delta State headquarters, Asaba, were also jubilating. A Mobile police officer in Squadron 31 who sought anonymity said: “we are very happy about his appointment. He is an officer who carries others along. There is no doubt that there is going to be tremendous change in the police.”
The new Kwara State Commissioner of Police Mr. Oshodi Glover said: “Okiro is a good choice. We will enjoy his tenure. The President has chosen the right person.”
An Assistant Commissioner of Police in Benue State Command, who did not want to be named, said: “Okiro “deserves the appointment because when he was IG he reformed the police to a large extent.and almost everybody felt his impact. He will surely do more this time. We happy with Mr. President for choosing him.
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