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From Scholastica Onyeka, Makurdi
A new Commissioner of Police, CP. Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyeka, has assumed duty at the Benue State Command, in Makurdi.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP. Catherine Anene, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Thursday.
The statement said CP. Onyeka who hails from Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, holds a Bachelor of Art (Hon.) degree in public Administration from Punjabi University, Chandigarh, Patiala, India in 1985 and a Master of Art Degree in Defence Studies from Punjabi University, Partiala, India in 1987.
He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on March 3rd, 1990 as Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.
The Commissioner, who is described as a veteran officer, has served in various states across the Country in operational, administrative and investigative capacities.
He has held some sensitive positions including Commander Operation Smash, Commander Operation Rescue, Commander Operation Festival and Commander Operation Fire for Firre all in Imo State Command.
He has also held the position of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Administration, Abia State Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration, Imo State Command, Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration Zamfara State Command and Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration, Zone 1 Kano State.
He was promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police on 3rd June, 2021 and posted as CP In-Charge Force Communication, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
CP Onyeka last served as Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command from 4th November, 2021 to 2nd August, 2023 before his posting to Benue State.
He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and Defence Studies Association of India (DSAI).
The new CP Batholomew Onyeka, has taken over from CP. Julius Okoro pledging his commitment to protect lives and property in the state.
CP Onyeka is the 39th Commissioner of Police to to serve vat the Benue state command
