By Owolola Adebola
A new Commissioner of Police, has been appointed by the Inspector-General of police, IGP, Mr Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, for Ondo state.
He is Mr Bolaji Salami who until his appointment, was at the police service commission, PSC.
A seasoned police officer described by his colleagues as a loyal and cool headed officer, will bring to bear, his wide range of experience in combating crime and criminality in the South- West state, a police source told our correspondent.
As a former Personal Assistant, P. A. to a one-time Inspector – General police, IGP, Mr Musuliu .A.K Smith, between 1999 and 2002, Salami was reported to have won the hearts of top officers and the junior ranks through his unassuming stance cum the various assistance he rendered officers of the force.
Another officer who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the new Ondo state CP was a father-figure when he headed the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, on Panti street, Yaba, Lagos.
Salami was at a time the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, for Ikotun police station.
Meanwhile, his predecessor, Mr Andie Undie, has been redeployed to force headquarters, Abuja.
The appointment approved by the PSC takes immediate effect.