Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a momentous event held at the Police Headquarters, the Gambia Police Force celebrated the promotion of 207 senior officers, including DSPs, superintendents, CSPs, ACPs, commissioners, and AIGs. The decoration ceremony, a significant milestone in the careers of the officers, was graced by an array of distinguished guests and dignitaries.

The ceremony saw attendance from notable figures such as the Minister of Defense, who stood in for his colleague, the Minister of Interior Abdoulie Sanyang; the National Security Adviser; members of the PSC; Presidential Advisers; Permanent Secretaries; Security Chiefs; and various national and international partners. Friends and family of the newly promoted officers also joined in the celebration, adding a personal touch to the formal proceedings.

In his address, the Honourable Minister of Defense lauded the officers for their unwavering dedication to duty and urged them to persist in their commitment to serving the nation. The Inspector General of Police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, expressed his gratitude to the PMO for their support in the promotion process and encouraged the officers to uphold the high standards of hard work and dedication that earned them their new ranks.

Assistant Inspector General of Police Administration, Ebrima Bah, who has a commendable 24-year career in the force, welcomed the guests and dignitaries. He reflected on the transparency and credibility of this round of promotions, describing it as the most commendable he has witnessed.

The ceremony itself was a tribute to honor and recognition, with specific citations read for notable officers such as Commissioners of Police and Assistant Inspector General of Police Operations, Pateh Jallow, acknowledging their remarkable achievements and contributions to the force.

This event not only celebrated the individual accomplishments of the officers but also underscored the Gambia Police Force’s dedication to enhancing security and peace across the nation. The decorated officers, imbued with pride and a renewed sense of duty, are set to continue their exemplary service, upholding the values and integrity of the force.