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BAYELSA GOVERNOR DIRI DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED POLICE OFFICERS, LAUDS POLICE ROLE IN MAINTAINING PEACE

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended the Nigerian Police and the Bayelsa State Command for their efforts in ensuring peace and security in the state. Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, said Governor Diri gave the commendation on Monday while decorating five newly promoted police officers in his office in Government House, Yenagoa. The officers promoted were Sylvester Eseimokumo Ebakumo from Superintendent of Police to Chief Superintendent of Police, Ifidi Ebitimi Henry from Deputy Superintendent of Police to Superintendent of Police, Mohammed Yusuf from Assistant Superintendent of Police to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musa Mohammed from Assistant Superintendent of Police to Deputy Superintendent of Police, and Udonne Imo Emmanuel from Assistant Superintendent of Police to Deputy Superintendent of Police. Alabrah stated that Governor Diri congratulated the newly elevated officers and charged them to see their promotion as a call to higher service. He particularly commended the Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, and other officers and men of the command, noting that it was due to their collaborative effort with government that the state remains peaceful and safe for residents. “Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the top rank and junior officers for all that they are doing to contribute to the peace, security and stability of the state and Nigeria as a whole. “We are happy about your elevation because you have dutifully conducted yourselves to the service of this state and Nigeria,” Governor Diri said. Daniel Alabrah added that Governor Diri urged them to continue to serve diligently and expressed optimism that they would get to the pinnacle of their profession. The Commissioner of Police, Francis Idu, was represented at the brief ceremony by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration and Operations), Ofem Arikpo.

GOVERNOR DIRI HAILS ARMED FORCES, URGES POLITICIANS TO RESPECT ELECTORAL RULES

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has described members of the Armed Forces as a very special group of people dedicated to a difficult type of service. He made this statement at a thanksgiving service to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the King of Glory Chapel, Government House, Yenagoa. The Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, in a statement, noted that Governor Diri emphasized the importance of honoring and celebrating the sacrifices of the armed forces and retired service men. Governor Diri said, “Today, we are gathered to appreciate God for the lives of some very special group of people, a people that dedicated their lives even to death. They are very special to us as a country and as a state. So we need to honour and celebrate them.” Daniel Alabrah further stated that Governor Diri also advised politicians to respect electoral rules and accept defeat for the sustenance of democracy. The governor warned that politicians who violate electoral rules whenever the outcome does not tally with their interest must turn a new leaf. Following recent skirmishes between rival cult groups at Igbogene, Governor Diri directed that security be beefed up in the area, particularly around the newly opened Bayelsa Transport Terminal. He warned youth groups trying to extort passengers and commercial transporters at the terminal to steer clear of the facility. Alabrah noted that the remembrance thanksgiving was attended by top government functionaries, including the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and the Leader of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Bubou.