The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) in Ikoyi, Lagos, has officially welcomed CP Rose Chollom Dung as its 32nd Commissioner of Police following the promotion of her predecessor, AIG Okunade Ronke Nurat, fsi.
CP Dung, a native of Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the then Bendel State University, Ekpoma, now Ambrose Alli University. She joined the Nigeria Police Force on 18 May 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police and began her career at the Abia State Police Command after completing her training at the Police Academy Annex, Kaduna.
Over the years, she has served in various commands and formations, including the Abia State Police Command, the Police Special Fraud Unit, and as Divisional Police Officer in Agbara Division, Ogun State Police Command. She also served as Commandant of the Police Training School, Iperu; Assistant Commissioner of Police (Admin) in Ondo State; and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Admin) in Bauchi State. Until her latest posting, she was the Commissioner of Police in charge of Welfare at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja.
A versatile and highly trained officer, CP Dung has attended several strategic courses, including the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Strategic Leadership and Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, and training on the AFIX Tracker Automated Fingerprint and Palm-Print System. She also participated in the Sixth Regional Training on Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. She is a member of both the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the International Association of Women Police (IAWP).
In her remarks, CP Dung expressed appreciation to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for the trust reposed in her and pledged to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in the discharge of the Unit’s mandate. She also appealed to the public and stakeholders to sustain their support and cooperation with the Unit to enhance the fight against fraud and financial crimes.