The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, recently retired from active service and recounted his experiences during his pull-out parade. He claimed to have successfully fought various insurgent groups in different regions of Nigeria without sustaining any scars. These groups included the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the Southeast, Niger Delta militants in the South-South, and Boko Haram insurgents in the North.
Adeoye attributed his survival to the grace of God, noting that despite facing gunfire and bomb explosions during his encounters with militants and insurgents, he emerged unscathed. He highlighted his extensive experience, including five years combating militancy in the Niger Delta, two and a half years with the military Joint Task Force fighting Boko Haram, and roles in addressing the IPOB insurgency as both Deputy Commissioner of Police and Commissioner of Police in Anambra State.
Additionally, Adeoye emphasized his preparedness for the role of Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, citing previous experience in the state under seven different commissioners. He also mentioned receiving training both domestically and internationally throughout his career.
Overall, Adeoye’s retirement address highlighted his remarkable career and the challenges he faced in maintaining peace and security in various regions of Nigeria.