By Sarah Ooja
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar, AIG Rashid Bello Afegbua, on Thursday, 29th October, 2026, visited the Cross River State Police Command as part of his familiarization tour of formations under the Zone.
The visit is in line with the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and to strengthen communication, improve coordination and gain a better understanding of the operational and welfare needs of officers and personnel in the Command.
According to Zone 6 Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Jefferson Osupe, the AIG was received by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, alongside members of the Command’s Management Team and other senior officers.
On arrival, AIG Rashid inspected the Guard of Honor mounted by personnel of the Command before being introduced to the Management Team before proceeding to where officers, personnel, sister agencies and stakeholders had gathered to welcome him.
In his remarks, AIG Afegbua thanked the Commissioner of Police, officers, men and stakeholders for the warm reception, and was elated to return back to the command in such capacity as the 34th Assistant Inspector General of Police Zone 6 Headquarters, Calabar having served as CP in the State and wished all well as they return back.
During an interactive session with the personnel, management team of the Command and Head of Departments, AIG Afegbua charged officers and men to brace up in their responsibility and steadfast in the discharge of their duties, emphasizing on visibility policing and for all to ensure the police is not painted in a bad light, especially in this era of technological advancement.
He commended CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue for his hard-work and professionalism in managing issues rising in the command upon his ascension to the office.
He however, reminded officers that the festive season and elections are forthcoming and a lot will be expected from them to ensure peace, safety and security of the people in the state.
He also urged officers and men to remain loyal to the IGP agenda and to carry out their duties with discipline, courage and professionalism, adding that the public looks up to the Police for protection, fairness and justice.
The AIG warned against unprofessional conduct, extortion, intimidation, harassment and any form of exploitation of members of the public.
On his part, the commissioner of Police expressed gratitude to the AIG for his continuous guidance and show of concern for the command, and requested for his continuous support, wealth of experience as a former Commissioner of Police and predecessor in the State.
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