The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved a major promotion exercise across the Nigeria Police Force, aimed at strengthening leadership and enhancing operational efficiency nationwide.
In a statement released on Monday, the Commission confirmed the elevation of 12 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs). Additionally, 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) have been promoted to CPs, while 27 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have been moved up to the rank of DCP.
The Commission also approved the promotion of 145 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to ACPs. The beneficiaries span general duty officers and specialized fields such as medical services, airwing, engineering, and religious services.
Furthermore, 29 Superintendents of Police (SPs) were promoted to CSP, and 38 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) were elevated to the rank of SP.
Prominent Among the Newly Promoted AIGs Are:
Johnson Oluwole Adenola (CP, Oyo State)
Ako Benedict Gabriel (CP, Anti-Fraud Unit)
Ahmadu Tijani Abdullahi (CP, Jigawa State)
Emmanuel Adegbola Aina (Acting AIG, Intelligence)
Omolara Ibidun Oloruntola
Hassan Abdu Yababet (CP, Police College Jos)
Bretet Emmanuel Simon (CP, Taraba State)
Enyinnaya Inonachi Adiogu (CP, FCID Gombe Zonal Command)
Aminu Baba Raji (CP, Special Unit, FCID Alagbon)
Mohammed Mu’azu Usman (CP, Eastern Ports, Port Harcourt)
Festus Chinedu Oko (Acting AIG, DLS Department)
Ronke Nurat Okunade (Special Fraud Unit, FCID Annex Lagos)
Newly Promoted Commissioners of Police Include:
Uduak Otu Ita
Sheikh Mohammed Danko
Charles Ezekwesiri Dike
Nnana Oji Ama (DC, Intelligence FCID)
Gabriel Onyilo Eliagwu
Abiola Reuben Olutunde
Yakubu Useni Dankaro
Michael Adegoroye Falade
Aina Adesola
Umar Ahmed Chuso
Emefile Tony Osifo
Innocent Ilogbunam Anagbado
Musa Mohammed Sani
Victor Avwerosuo Erivwode (DC SEB, FCID)
Omoikhudu Philip
Sylvester Edogbanya
Notable Promotions to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP):
Shehu Idris
David Adio Alalada (Acting DCP, Admin, Enugu State)
Abdulkarim Nuhu (Area Commander, Port Harcourt)
Olufemi Akinwale Akinola
Sunday Omonijo
Abimbola Shafkat Abdulraheem
Ndidiamaka Alifi Oguamalam (Police College, Ikeja)
Mohammed Ajose
Suleiman Ladi Abdullahi
Ibrahim Sumaila Musa
Adedeji Adeniyi
Prominent Promotions to ACP Include:
Zubairu Maina
Olufikayo Abimbola Fawole
Stephen Olusola Olatise
Buhari Abdullahi
Akaniyere Etuk
Lateef Jaiyeola (CSP Admin, Force Education)
Clement Oloruntoba (Acting ACP Admin, Zone 17 Akure)
Magaji Kabomo Mohammed (IGP Monitoring Unit)
Chinedum Aniagbaso (ICT, Force Headquarters)
Adeoye Benjamin Oyekunle (Acting ACP, X-Squad, Ondo Command)
Olabode Olawole (Airwing Unit)
The promotion exercise was based on rigorous assessments, including examinations and interviews, led by retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, whose final report was submitted to the Commission for ratification.
PSC Chairman, Dr. Solomon Arase (rtd), reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to merit-based progression and charged the newly promoted officers to uphold excellence, professionalism, and integrity in discharging their duties.
He congratulated all successful officers and urged them to rededicate themselves to the service of the nation, as the promotion reflects the Commission’s trust in their capacity and character.
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