by Pita Chibs, Minna

The Niger State Police Command has decorated 288 policemen who were promoted in the command with their new ranks.

Among those promoted is the Divisional Police Officer, Paiko Division, Samuel Dabai, Command who is now a Superintendent of Police.

The state  Commissioner of Police, Usman Adamu, has advised the officers to wake up to their responsibility, saying  "a lot is expected of you and you have to prove to the management that you are equal to the task as you progress in the service. "

Usman charged the newly-promoted officers to be professional and diligent while discharging their duties.

“Your promotion brings extra responsibility and have increased expectations of both the public and the command, do your best to protect lives and property of the state,” he is admonished.

Superintendent of Police, Samuel Dabai, who responded on behalf of the officers, promised that they would carry out their duties in a well dignified manner.

Dabai also commended Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, for recommending us to Police Service Commission for promotion.