Edo’s First Female CP Resumes, Warns Against Extortion and Other Malpractices

Betty Enekpen-Otimeyin Takes Charge as First Female Commissioner of Police in Edo State

Betty Enekpen-Otimeyin made history on Monday as she resumed her duties as the first-ever female Commissioner of Police for Edo State Command. During her first day in office, she addressed key issues, issuing a stern warning to the Command’s operatives regarding extortion and random phone searches.

Enekpen-Otimeyin, who is the 49th Commissioner of Police in Edo State, emphasized that extortion and unauthorized phone searches are prohibited. She clarified that any phone inspection must be justified and only conducted if necessary for the purpose of an investigation, as outlined by the Inspector General of Police.

Background and Career Journey

The newly appointed CP brings over three decades of experience to the role, having started her career in Bauchi State in 1992. She has served in numerous leadership positions across various police commands nationwide, including Plateau, Rivers, Imo, and Kebbi States, and the Port Authority.

She further outlined her extensive career trajectory, including:

  • Serving as DPO in multiple divisions in Plateau.
  • Assistant Commissioner in Kebbi and Port Authority.
  • Area Commander in Rivers and Imo States.
  • Promotion to Deputy Police Commissioner and later transferred to Zone 5, Benin, overseeing administration.
  • Force Intelligence Department at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, before being appointed as the CP in Edo State.

Focus Areas and Key Directives

Enekpen-Otimeyin also highlighted her key areas of focus in her new role:

  1. Reduction of Crime Rates
    She expressed her commitment to reducing crime levels drastically in the state and ensuring public safety.
  2. Combating Extortion
    The CP stressed her intent to actively address extortion within the police force, reiterating the IGP’s firm stance on the matter.
  3. Tackling Sex-Based Violence
    As part of her leadership, she vowed to focus on tackling gender-based violence, particularly against women and children. She expressed her commitment to strengthening laws that protect women’s rights and enforcing the Child Rights Act.
  4. Phone Search Directive
    On the issue of phone searches, Enekpen-Otimeyin said:
    “The IGP has said we don’t need to check phones, but when there are issues that relate to checking information, we can’t stop that.”

Commitment to Public Safety

The new Commissioner of Police assured Edo State residents that she is committed to maintaining public trust and improving the relationship between the police force and the community. She emphasized that her leadership will be focused on fair policing and ensuring the protection of all citizens, particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children.

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