KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Jauteh Dikun today officially handed over the leadership of the Sabah police contingent to Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) Commander Datuk Victor Sanjos.
The handing over ceremony was conducted ahead of Jauteh’s retirement, tomorrow, following more than 32 years of service with the Police force. The ceremony was witnessed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Majid.
At the event, held at the Sabah contingent police headquarters (IPK), Abdul Aziz also officiated the conferment of the rank of police commissioner on Victor.
He also witnessed the signing of official documents, and the symbolic handover of the baton of command between the two respected senior Police officers in Sabah.
The ceremony was also marked by a special contingent parade in recognition of Jauteh’s contributions and legacy, throughout more than three decades of service with the police force.
The event was followed by the handover of the Sabah Police Family Association (Perkep) chairmanship, from Datin Nurhayatie Farhana Abdullah to Datin Ellen Ansie Swithun Ansie.
The transition of leadership in the contingent’s welfare wing was witnessed by Perkep Malaysia vice chairperson, Datin Seri Selmiah Tuan Ibrahim.
Victor’s appointment is part of a reshuffle involving 19 senior police officers nationwide, announced by Police force secretary DCP Mohammad Mashdik Yahya, on Nov 7.
Victor will officially assume the post of Sabah police commissioner tomorrow. — BERNAMA