The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the immediate posting of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to strategic offices across Nigeria. In addition, 18 Commissioners of Police (CPs), who are due for promotion to AIG rank, have also been assigned to various AIG-designated offices pending approval from the Police Service Commission (PSC).
This significant redeployment, announced on Thursday by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, is aimed at enhancing police operations and reinforcing national security.
Strategic Posting of 7 AIGs to Key Zones
The following AIGs have been assigned to strategic positions:
- AIG Margaret Ochalla – AIG FCID Annex, Lagos
- AIG Abayomi Peter Oladipo – AIG Zone 13, Ukpo
- AIG Fred Ekokotu – AIG Zone 11, Osogbo
- AIG Iwo Nemi Edwin Osigboka – AIG Border Patrol Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- AIG Garba Ahmed – AIG Department of Training and Development (DTD), Force Headquarters, Abuja
- AIG Salman Dogo – AIG Zone 5, Benin
- AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu – AIG Zone 9, Umuahia
These appointments are strategically designed to ensure effective policing across different regions and enhance security operations nationwide.
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18 Commissioners of Police Assigned to AIG Offices Pending PSC Approval
Alongside the AIG deployments, 18 Commissioners of Police have been posted to strategic AIG offices while awaiting their promotions:
- CP Patrick Adedeji Atayero – Commandant, Police Academy, Kano
- CP Tolani Alausa – AIG Zone 16, Yenagoa
- CP Musibau Ajani – AIG Zone 17, Akure
- CP Mobolaji Victor Olaiya – AIG DICT, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Laolu Adegbite – AIG Interpol, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Clement Robert – AIG Community Policing, Research & Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Gyongon Augustine Grimah – AIG Zone 10, Sokoto
- CP Thomas Abraham Nabhon – AIG ONSA
- CP Musa Auwal Mohammed – AIG Zone 3, Yola
- CP Mohammed Shehu Dalijan – AIG CTU, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Olatunji Disu – AIG SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu – AIG Zone 12, Bauchi
- CP Fasuba Akinyele – AIG Investment, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Musa Kareem – AIG Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos
- CP Chukwudi Chris Ariekpere – AIG FCID Annex, Enugu
- CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa – AIG Zone 14, Katsina
- CP Godwin Eze – AIG DFA, Force Headquarters, Abuja
- CP Abel J. Zwalchir Miri – AIG Communications, Force Headquarters, Abuja
These postings reflect the ongoing police reforms aimed at strengthening law enforcement and security operations across Nigeria.
IGP Egbetokun’s Charge to Newly Posted Officers
The Inspector-General of Police has charged the newly posted senior officers to:
- Embrace their new roles with dedication and uphold the highest professional standards.
- Ensure effective supervision and operational efficiency within their designated zones.
- Commit to ongoing police reforms aimed at enhancing service delivery.
- Strengthen collaboration with local communities to improve public safety.
The IGP emphasized that the strategic redeployments are part of a broader initiative to revamp policing structures across the country, ensuring that law enforcement agencies operate with greater efficiency and accountability.
Enhancing National Security Through Effective Police Deployment
The latest police postings are expected to:
- Bolster security measures across all regions.
- Improve coordination among police units.
- Ensure swift responses to security threats.
- Enhance intelligence gathering and law enforcement operations.
With these new assignments, the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to enhancing security, maintaining law and order, and ensuring public trust in law enforcement.
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