The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, has officially retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 35 years and 10 months of service.
News About Nigeria reports that the retirement ceremony, marked by a ceremonial pull-out parade, took place at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.
During his tenure, Adeoye served with distinction and faced various security challenges across different regions of Nigeria, including the Niger Delta militancy, the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East, and the IPOB militancy in the South East.
During the ceremony, Adeoye expressed gratitude for the invaluable training opportunities he received both domestically and internationally, which equipped him to navigate complex security landscapes.
He said, “I have been through militancy in the Niger Delta, Boko Haram in the North East, fought IPOB militancy in the South East, and I’m glad that I’m alive today, despite gunfire and bombs we encountered, I do not have any scars on me.
“I thank NPF for the opportunity to serve and Nigeria for investing in me through training at home and abroad. I have been privileged to be trained in Ghana, England, Israel, California, and more.
“I have served abroad in the United Nations, and this career gave me opportunities for self-development, and these have prepared me for retirement. It’s been a unique privilege to serve Anambra.
“I’m proud of my men at Anambra State Police Command. You are gallant, heroic, and never giving up. We didn’t achieve anything through individual efforts but with other sister agencies.”
The event also saw praise from Anambra State government officials, with the Deputy Governor commending Adeoye’s contributions to enhancing security in the state.
The ceremony concluded with a special parade by officers of the Anambra State Police Command in honour of the outgoing police boss.
