From Uchenna Ezeadigwe,
Awka
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Christopher Owolabi has announced his assumption of office.
This came after the redeployment of the former CP Bala Kuryas, making him the thirtieth commissioner of police that have served in the state.
The new Commissioner who hails from Ogiri-Magonog Community in Kogi State obtained Bachelor of Science, BSC, in Political science from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1985 and Master’s degree in International Police Science from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom in 2004.#
He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as Cadet Assistant superintendent of police and has worked in different offices in the Nigeria police force.
CP Owalabi also popular called Prof was DC DFA, Anambra State Police Command between 2017 & 2020. His return to Anmbra Police Headquarters Awka was met with various ranks of officers who saluted the new commissioner as welcome parade was displayed by men of the force.
Meanehile, the commissioner during a media chat with journalist assured people of the state of the commands preparedness to combating crime and restoring serenity in Anambra state.