The Kano Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, has decorated 181 newly promoted officers and called on them to redouble their efforts in fighting crimes in the state.

This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, issued to newsmen on Wednesday.

“On August 13, 2024, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Police Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba, decorated 181 newly promoted Senior Police Officers,” Haruna said.

According to him, the elevated officers who were promoted from Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP II) were part of the recent promotion released by the Police Service Commission on July 29, 2024.

In his remarks, CP Dogo Garba congratulated the promotees and their families, emphasising the importance of commitment, professionalism, and clean records in achieving the promotion.

He also expressed gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission, and the Force management team.

Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, ASP Jacob Yadume assured the Command of their commitment to discharging duties professionally and in compliance with the rule of law.

He charged them to redouble their efforts to ensure the protection of lives and properties in the state.