IGP decorates newly promoted DIG, AIGs, CPs with new ranks

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to justify their elevation through ethical, results-driven leadership that strengthens professionalism, operational performance, and public trust.

The IGP gave the charge when he decorated the senior officers with their new ranks at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The ceremony featured the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners of Police. The promotions followed a rigorous and transparent process conducted by the Police Service Commission, after which 1,210 officers were promoted nationwide.

Those decorated were DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel; AIGs Ihebom M. Chukwuma, Olatokunbo Maxwell Olabisi, Abaniwonda Surajudeen Olufemi, Lawal Babatunde Ayodeji, Emmanuel Agene, Alonyenu Francis Iduh, and Vungmoh S. M. Kwaimo; as well as CPs Johnson Ayodeji Babalola, Adepegba K. Adetoye, Tabitha Bako, Umar Ali Fagge, Audu Garba Bosso, Edwin Esiunnoh Ogbeghegha, Arikpo Ofem Ikpi, Cyril Uchenna Obiozo, Samuel Yerima Gimba, Alhaji Mohammed Danladi, Richard Bala Gara, Lasisi A. Titilola, and Obuagbaka C. John.

The IGP, who described the promotion as a mark of institutional trust and confidence in leadership and readiness for higher responsibility, commended the Police Service Commission (PSC) for its diligence and transparency, acknowledged the sacrifices of officers’ families, and charged the newly promoted senior officers to rededicate themselves to service.