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Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Dgctvmedia(op): 7:06pm On Feb 02, 2024
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Ref No: AZ: 2550/FCT/PPRO/ VOL.10/94 Date: 2nd January, 2024.

The Director of News
............................

PRESS RELEASE

CP BENNETH C. IGWEH mni, ASSUMES DUTY AS 31st COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, FCT POLICE COMMAND.

-as he promises to ensure Safety of all without fear or favour.

The new Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. IGWEH mni, has assumed duty as the 31st Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory. The CP who took over from AIG Haruna G. Garba psc, following the latter's promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police is a thorough bread and highly operational Police Officer whose experience is believed to come in handy in the fight against criminality in FCT.

CP Benneth C. Igweh mni, was born on the 7th of October, 1968. He hails from Akatta Oru-East LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. He attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, where he bagged a Bachelor of Science Degree in Estate Management. His quest for further educational qualification made him bag a Masters Degree in Business Administration in the same university.

CP Igweh was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force in 1996, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and was trained at the prestigious Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State.

The CP has served in the Nigeria Police Force in several Operational, Administrative, and Intelligence capacity. Before his redeployment as the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh mni was the commander Special Intervention Squad (SIS) FHQ, Abuja.

While addressing Senior Officers of the Command in the maiden meeting of his administration, the CP tasked officers to be dutiful, and to wake up to their responsibilities, as his administration will have zero tolerance for laxity. He further stated that his administration will be characterized by nothing short of Policing in line with best Global practices, respect for fundamental Human Rights, visibility policing, and a proactive approach to security challenges in the Territory.

He equally urges the good people of the Territory to continue working with the Police in areas of intelligence gathering and other areas that might help strengthen the peace vis-a-vis the security framework in the Territory.

SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr.
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.

Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Dikegodspower(m): 8:42pm On Feb 02, 2024
Uzodinmq get weight no b lie
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by tuoyoojo(m): 8:14am On Feb 05, 2024
Abuja security apparatus needs urgent overhauling

Hope this guy came with innovation that would help abuja residents
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by IamANigerianMan:
I remember his days in SARS, he was a household name to arm robbers(He dealt with them)
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Kayceo2010: 8:14am On Feb 05, 2024
[right][/right] angry
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Kemistri3(m): 8:15am On Feb 05, 2024
Dikegodspower:
Uzodinmq get weight no b lie
Howhuh

All the police commissioners across the country na their governors dey select them too?
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Nobody: 8:15am On Feb 05, 2024
Yawns!!!!
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Tjra: 8:15am On Feb 05, 2024
IamANigerianMan:
I remember his days in SARS, he was a household name to arm robbers
You mean he dealt with them?
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Warmaterial(m): 8:16am On Feb 05, 2024
The same Nigeria police we know.
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by ZKOSOSO(m): 8:16am On Feb 05, 2024
Stone face 8

Just profile the herdsmen ethnic groups as your prime suspect...ya job go dey easy
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Ejyksneh(m): 8:17am On Feb 05, 2024
That guy that mentioned Uzodimma's name on this thread is a nicompoop, idíot! Sons of unknown gunmen
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Franking: 8:18am On Feb 05, 2024
Congratulations. Work with Wike and restore Abuja's security.
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by SonofElElyonRet: 8:19am On Feb 05, 2024
Hope he is non partisan and apolitical.
I will meet you physically in lagos to buy your P.I coins for N300. Bulk quantity preferred
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by IamANigerianMan: 8:19am On Feb 05, 2024
Tjra:
You mean he dealt with them?
Igwe! He killed them not only dealt them
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Kelvin30286063(m): 8:19am On Feb 05, 2024
That's a good move. He was well respected by criminals when he was head of SARS
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by SonofElElyonRet: 8:20am On Feb 05, 2024
Tjra:
You mean he dealt with them?
grin he needs to clarify
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by magoo10(m): 8:20am On Feb 05, 2024
I hope he is different from the usual Nigeria police.
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by SonofElElyonRet: 8:21am On Feb 05, 2024
Kelvin30286063:
That's a good move. He was well respected by criminals when he was head of SARS
Feared you meant to sayhuh
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by BarrElChapo(m): 8:21am On Feb 05, 2024
The new face of corruption in Abuja.
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Osanoghodua1: 8:22am On Feb 05, 2024
God will help him succeed in Jesus name, Amen. Kill those kidnappers redeploy terrorist policemen
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by kestolove95(m): 8:22am On Feb 05, 2024
He will succeed
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Tjra: 8:23am On Feb 05, 2024
IamANigerianMan:
Igwe! He killed them not only dealt them
Haaaa... I am not in support of arbitrary killing of criminals except the so-called Bandits and robbers with blood on their hands.

Seems he is a great fit for the job. Abuja needs a tough guy.
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by othermen: 8:24am On Feb 05, 2024
Wike is the minister of the FCT.
Chinedum is commissioner of Police of the FCT.
May this rising sun envelope the darkness and criminals ravaging the FCT.
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Greenback: 8:26am On Feb 05, 2024
Congratulations to shortigboman 😁😁😁

Tinubu nor send anybaga 😁🤣🤣🤣
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by arantess: 8:27am On Feb 05, 2024
IamANigerianMan:
I remember his days in SARS, he was a household name to arm robbers
Lol
Most SARS commanders are/were criminals too.
Ask around about the one in PH that time, akeem fakorode
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Patriotic9ja(m): 8:27am On Feb 05, 2024
Congratulations
Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by Bobotic(m): 8:27am On Feb 05, 2024
In my next life, if I hear Nigeria in my mother`s womb, I will just use her intestine to hang myself. 😯 mtcheeeeeew!!!

Re: Benneth Chinedum Igweh Is The New FCT Commissioner Of Police by NigerianAngelo(m): 8:27am On Feb 05, 2024
All God's graces on him.

As Igbo he will do a better job over traditionalists ("oba") and terrorists... as usual.

God grant Igbos 2x grace in Nigeria, then others.

God bless St. Soludo, Iweala, Akunyili
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