The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors General of Police, as well as new Commissioners of Police for Enugu and Oyo State Commands.
This move is part of the ongoing efforts to reform the Nigeria Police Force and strengthen its leadership.
The newly appointed DIGs include:
– *Sadiq Abubakar*: Commandant Police Academy, Wudil, Kano
– *Benjamin Okolo*: AIG Department of Information Communication Technology, Force Headquarters Abuja
– *Williams Adebowale*: Commandant, Police Staff College Jos
– *Bzigu Bali*: AIG FCID, Annex Enugu
– *Idegwu Basil Ukuoma*: AIG Zone 14, Katsina
– *Adebola Ayinde Hamzat*: AIG Zone 16 Yenagoa
These appointments were made after a rigorous selection process, which included written examinations and interactive oral interviews. The new DIGs are expected to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to their new roles and support the Inspector General of Police in achieving the Nigeria Police Force’s strategic objectives.
The commission also approved the promotion of Kanayo Uzuegbu, Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. Uzuegbu has had a distinguished career, serving as Assistant Commissioner Operations Zone 9, Umuahia; Area Commander, Owerri; and Commander Switch Operation Switch, Portharcourt, among other postings.
The commission also announced the appointment of new Commissioners of Police for Oyo and Enugu State Commands. *CP Ademola Johnson*, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police, was appointed CP Oyo State, while *CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa* was appointed CP, Enugu State, to take over from newly promoted AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu.
Additionally, the commission approved the promotion of eight Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police. They include:
– *Abdullahi Kamba Usman*
– *Sani Abdu*
– *Ifeanyi Owo*
– *Vincent Orole*
– *Elisha Atikinkpan*
– *Margaret Okonkwo*
– *Alhasan Aliyu Guga*
– *Imo Owinizi Ezekiel*
These promotions were made after the officers underwent written examinations and interactive oral interviews.
The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), urged the new DIGs to support the Inspector General of Police in ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force is well-positioned to secure the country and maintain law and order. Argungu emphasized the importance of cooperation and support in achieving this goal.
The Nigeria Police Force has been undergoing significant reforms aimed at strengthening its leadership, improving its operational efficiency, and enhancing its relationship with the public. These reforms are part of the federal government’s efforts to address the security challenges facing the country and to ensure that the police force is better equipped to respond to these challenges.
The appointment of the new DIGs and CPs is a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to reform the Nigeria Police Force. The new appointees are expected to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to their new roles and support the Inspector General of Police in achieving the force’s strategic objectives.
As the police force continues to undergo reforms, it is essential that the new leadership prioritizes building trust with the public, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring that the force is better equipped to respond to the security challenges facing the country.
