
The new Commissioner of Police in Taraba State, Edwin Ogbeghsgha, has pledged proactive, intelligence-led and community-oriented policing to improve security across the state, according to the Daily Post. He gave the assurance on Monday while formally taking over leadership of the Taraba State police command from his predecessor, Moorkwap Sebastian Dongshal. The handover marks a change in command as the state police leadership commits to strengthening safety for residents.
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