The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 27 senior police officers, including 11 Commissioners of Police who have been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to the rank of Commissioners of Police.
PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani reported that the Commission’s Chairman, Hashimu Argungu, announced that both written and oral examinations will now be mandatory prerequisites for promotion across all ranks within the Nigeria Police Force.
The newly promoted officers underwent both written and oral exams at the PSC’s Corporate Headquarters on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Chairman Argungu emphasized that police officers must continuously strive to improve and adapt to global best practices, particularly in technological proficiency.
The 11 Commissioners of Police promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police are:
- Umar Shehu Nadada (Nasarawa State)
- Mustapha Mohammed Bala (Rivers State)
- Abayomi Peter Oladipo (Ondo State)
- Taiwo Olatunde Adeleke (SWAT, FCID, Abuja)
- Ibrahim Abdullahi, mni (Kaduna State)
- Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka (PPP, DLS, Force Headquarters, Abuja)
- Akinwale Kunle Adeniran (Ekiti State)
- Zubairu Abubakar (Police Staff College, Jos)
- Fom Pam Joseph (Homicide, FCID Abuja)
- Emuobo Fred Ekokotu (Admin, Airwing Abuja)
- Garba Musa Yusuf (Deputy Commandant, Police Staff College, Jos)
The 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to the rank of Commissioners are:
- Kayode Ojapinwa (SCID, FCT)
- Emmanuel Ighodalo (ZCID, Zone 8, Lokoja)
- Bose Funmi Akinyemi (SEB, FCID Annex, Lagos)
- Barayimil Ahmadu Samaila (DFA, Kogi State)
- Martin Nwogoh, fdc (DFA, Zone 2, Lagos)
- Shetima Jauro Mohammed (SCID, Nasarawa State)
- Ibrahim Gotan (DFA Zone 2, Bauchi)
- Rabiu Mohammed (Ops, Zone 3, Yola)
- Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola (SCID, Ekiti State)
- Adepoju Olugbenga Adewale (Ops, Rivers State)
- Bello Yahaya (Anti Money Laundering, FCID Abuja)
- Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, mnim (Ops, DOO AKPO, Bayelsa State)
- Hauwa Ibrahim Jibrin, mnips (DFA, FCT)
- Abayomi Shogunle, fsi (Ops, Osun State)
- Mohammed Azare Baba, fsi (Ops, Akwa Ibom State)
- Ezekiel Philip Husseini (ZCID, Zone 3, Yola)
DIG Taiwo Lakanu, fdc, a Honourable Commissioner in the Commission and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Police Promotions, conducted a thorough oral interview with the officers and advised them to focus on the responsibilities that come with their new positions. DIG Lakanu stressed the importance of dedication and excellence in their service, assuring that the Commission will continue to ensure that promotions are timely and based on merit.