by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has posted CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc, as the new Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, to take over from his predecessor, CP Hassan Steve Yabanet, who has been transferred to take over as CP Benue State Command.
A statement to this effect was issued to newsmen in Jos, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Alfred Alabo.
CP Emmanuel Adesina hails from Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State; holds a Bachelor of Science degree, Bsc (Hons) in Sociology from the University of Lagos, Akoka, in the year 1990, and from there, he proceeded to the University of Ibadan for his Masters degree in Criminology in the year 1991.
He was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on 18th May, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). As a young officer, the Commissioner of Police has served with distinction in operational, investigative and administrative capacities across various Police divisions, zones and State Commands within the Federation, among which includes; Anambra, Kwara, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti and Benue States.
He has also served in the following capacities: as Divisional Traffic Officer (DTO) in various divisions. Two-time Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Benue State Command.
Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in various divisions; Unit Commander, 29 PMF Awka, Anambra State; 2i/c Squadron Commander, 15 PMF Ilorin; 2i/c State Intelligence Department (SID) Oyo State Command; Area Commander, Railway Western District Ibadan; Assistant Commissioner of Police State, CID, Ekiti State; Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Operations, Benue State.
Consequent upon his promotion to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), he was recalled back to Benue State Command, in 2016, to restore back peace and normalcy to the State due to his valiant personality and vast experience in operations, investigation and administration.
While upon his promotion to the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP), in December 2023, he was posted to Benue State Command as CP Command, from where he is (now) posted as the 45th Commissioner of Police to Plateau State Command.
Some of the courses attended by the CP are: Weapon of Mass Destruction First Respondent Awareness Course – 2003, Central Planning and Training Unit (CPTU) – 2014, Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU) Italy – 2007; Community Policing Course – 2009; Intermediate Command Course, Staff, College Jos – 2010; Pointman Strategic Course – 2011; Strategic Leadership and Command Course, Staff College Jos – 2019.
The Commissioner of Police is a lover of God, and also loves to read and play sports. He is happily married to a beautiful woman, and the union is blessed with wonderful children.