In a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Lawan Adam, said the event was held at the state command headquarters in Dutse.
He said the promotion was a result of the Inspector General of Police’s recommendation and approval of the Police Service Commission.
He listed the promoted officers decorated with new ranks as Adamu Babangida, Mohammed Shuaibu, Babangida Dandare, Muawiyya Idris, Ahmed Mudi, Muhammad Walama Sa’idu, Bala Babayo, Basiru Muhammed and Ibrahim Musa.
Other officers are: Hafizu Lawan Mohammed, Muhammad Abubakar, Baba Ali, Musa Amana Rabiu, Saidu Jatau, Yusuf Yakubu, Alhaji Ashahabu and Dan’asabe Ali.
In his welcome address, the Commissioner of Police congratulated them on their recent promotion on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police.
He encouraged them to work diligently and maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties, as the Nigeria Police has confidence in them.
The CP urged the newly decorated senior officers to lead by example, inspire their subordinates, and work collaboratively with other security agencies to combat crime and maintain peace in the state.
In his vote of thanks on behalf of the newly promoted Officers, SP Ahmed Mudi, expressed his profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for sparing our lives to witness this memorable occasion.
He then thanked the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission, the Jigawa State Police Commissioner and the Management Team for finding them worthy of this promotion.
He further assured the CP of their readiness, devotion and dedication to serve their fatherland and Jigawa state in particular.