By Newsmata
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence in the ability of the new commissioner of police (CP) in Edo State, Betty Enekpen Otimenyin to tackle crimes in the state.
Governor Okpebholo, who said he knew Otimenyin, the first female police commissioner in the state, 20 years back in Jos, Plateau State, disclosed that he had predicted at the time that she would one day be his commissioner of police as governor.
Assuring Edo people that his administration would collaborate with all security agencies to fight crimes and criminality, the governor said when he received in audience the new CP, said his administration was ready to fight crime and make the state peaceful.
Governor Okpebholo said, “We thank the CP for agreeing to work with us. She is a woman with the heart of a man. I knew her from several years ago in Jos, as far back as 1994. That was the day I promised her that when I become governor, she will be my Commissioner of Police. I trust her and know she can perform.
“I have been following her posting, and today, we are here and together. We will fight crimes in our state. Our business is to fight crimes and no better person to fight crimes than CP Betty Enekpen Isokpen,” Governor Okpebholo said.
The CP Otimenyin, who commended the Governor for the vehicles recently given to security agencies in the state, said the police would go all out to fight crimes.
“The reason for my visit is to inform Your Excellency that I have resumed and ready to work and ensure the state is crime-free. We appreciate your administration for presenting to us some security vehicles that will aid our operations,” she said.