New CP Assures Rivers Residents Of Improved Security

A new Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Gobum Mukan has assumed office with a firm promise to pay unreserved priority to the safety and protection of lives and properties of residents of the state.
Mukan stated this shortly after he took over the mantle of leadership of the command from the outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura, yesterday, at the state police headquarters in Port Harcourt.
It would be recalled that Dandaura had, last Friday, been redeployed to Forces Headquarters as CP Provost with immediate effect.
Mukan assured the people and residents of the state of his administration’s determination to build on the achievements of his predecessor to sustain the war against criminals and other crimes across the state.
The new police boss further assured that he would discharge his duties with utmost integrity and professionalism, adding that the police under watch in state would be repositioned to attach premium on human rights’ protection.
He solicited the cooperation and support of every citizen in the state through the dissemination of timely information to the police for prompt action.
Mukan is the 41st Commissioner of Police and succeeds Dandaura, who has been in the state for a few months.
The new CP was appointed on March 15, 1988 as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, and hails from Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A HONS) in History, from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Mukan has attended various professional courses both home and abroad, and is an Alumnus of the American International Law Enforcement Academy, Washington, D.C., USA, with a Certificate in Diplomatic Protection.
He has served the Force in various capacities, among which include Divisional Crime Officer, B Division, Bukuru, Plateau State.

By: Akujobi Amadi