Rivers CP Urges Officers To Emulate Retiring AIG

Amid surmountable challenges, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Eboka Friday has urged police officers to emulate the outgoing Zone 16 ,Assistant Inspector General of police, AIG Austin Agbonlahor 
CP Eboka said police would overcome its surmountable challenges when citizens show more support and appreciation to the sacrifices officers make in the course of duties 
The Rivers state CP made the remark during the send off /60 birthday Anniversary of the outgoing AIG zone 16 on Sunday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital 
CP Eboka urged officers to emulate Austin whom he described as a refined officer whose wealth of experience and knowledge had been a source of inspiration 
He pointed out that his former boss, AIG Agbolahor had been handy to advised him in carrying out his duties effectively, describing him as exceptional officer whose contribution and impact to the force will be greatly missed. 
While thanking God for successful retirement after 35 years of service. 
CP Eboka further assured that the police would not relent in their duties of protecting lives and property despite evil imagination of few elements. 
In his remark, the celebrant, AIG Austin Agbonlahor said he remained grateful to God for successful completion of service. 
AIG Austin said he lacked words to thank God for his benevolence upon him and his family 
He said since 1988 he joined the police till date God had been awesome hence the double celebrations. 
AIG Austin said although he is retired but not tired, encouraging other officers to put in their best in the service to the country 
In her speech, Woji Divisional police Officer, SP Henrietta Eboka lauded AIG Agbolahor for his commitment and selfless service to safeguard Zone 16 during his tenure 
SP Henrietta said while it was germane to appreciate and recount his noble contributions in ensuring that residents of both Rivers and Bayelsa enjoy peaceful environment, the public should as well support the force in the fight against crime 
Earlier, the zone 16 Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Kevin Lafieye said her joy knew no bound for the successful and fruitful retirement of her boss.
CSP Kevin said she is thrilled because her boss retired alive aside the enormous challenges 
She said successful completion of his course after 35 years calls for joy.
 Also speaking, former Rivers State Police image maker and current Chief Superintendent of police in charge of administration zone 16 Yenagoa, CSP Rita Inoma-Abbey has described out going AIG zone 16 as a teacher, counsellor and boss. 
CSP Abbey said his wealthy of experience and things he has taught officers like her will be utilised maximally even in his absence 
Former Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer said retiring alive was the dream of every officer, thanking God for his contributions in the force/