By Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi
The Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Nasir Idris has congratulated the Commissioner of Police in charge of Communication, Muhammed Bala Labbo who was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.
Bala Labbo, serving at the Force Headquarters, an indigene of Birnin Kebbi local government, was among the senior police officers recently promoted to their next ranks by the Police Service Commission.
In a congratulatory message, Governor Idris described the promotion as a challenge to the promising police officer in the course of his career in the police force.
He observed that though the promotion was made at a time the country is being confronted with serious security challenges, the Governor expressed confidence in the professional ability and capacity of the new AIG to make impactful contribution to the relentless efforts being made by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in overcoming the unfortunate situation.
He prayed for Allah’s divine guidance and blessings for the AIG in the discharge of his responsibility in view of the sensitive nature position.
While assuring the support of the government and people of Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris requested for the cooperation and support of the AIG in strengthening the state government elaborated measures towards controlling the menace of armed banditry and other criminal activities.