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Joseph Eribo has assumed office as the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, taking over from Adeniran Akinwale, who was recently promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.
A statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, described Eribo as an accomplished officer with extensive experience in crime detection, prevention, and community policing.
Abutu stated, “CP Eribo is an expert in crime detection and prevention, a veteran in operations and investigations, and an advocate of human rights. He is a professional in community policing and will deploy his skills and strategies to ensure effective service delivery to the people of Ekiti State.
“The Command solicits the support, cooperation, and collaboration of all stakeholders to ensure the success of the new administration,” the PPRO added.
Hailing from Benin City in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Eribo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of Benin and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Calabar.
He attended the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, where he was called to the Bar, and later earned a Master’s degree in Law from Lagos State University.
Enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, Eribo trained at the Nigeria Police Academy in Kano and has served in various capacities across the country.
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