In a bold move to fortify the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the immediate redeployment of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to critical command positions across the country. Additionally, 18 Commissioners of Police (CPs) who are awaiting promotion to AIG rank—pending approval from the Police Service Commission (PSC)—have been strategically posted to key offices nationwide.
The sweeping reassignments, announced in an official statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday, are aimed at optimizing police operations, strengthening security architecture, and ensuring effective leadership across command structures.
New AIG Postings to Strengthen Command Leadership
The newly assigned AIGs and their respective postings are as follows:
AIG Margaret Ochalla – FCID Annex, Lagos
AIG Abayomi Peter Oladipo – Zone 13, Ukpo
AIG Fred Ekokotu – Zone 11, Osogbo
AIG Iwo Nemi Edwin Osigboka – Border Patrol Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja
AIG Garba Ahmed – Department of Training and Development (DTD), Force Headquarters, Abuja
AIG Salman Dogo – Zone 5, Benin
AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu – Zone 9, Umuahia
18 CPs Assigned to Key Positions Nationwide
Simultaneously, 18 CPs, currently functioning as acting AIGs, have been deployed to high-profile offices, awaiting official promotion by the PSC. These postings include:
CP Patrick Adedeji Atayero – Commandant, Police Academy, Kano
CP Tolani Alausa – Zone 16, Yenagoa
CP Musibau Ajani – Zone 17, Akure
CP Mobolaji Victor Olaiya – Department of ICT, Force Headquarters, Abuja
CP Laolu Adegbite, MFR – Interpol, Force Headquarters, Abuja
CP Clement Robert – Community Policing, Research & Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja
CP Gyongon Augustine Grimah – Zone 10, Sokoto
CP Thomas Abraham Nabhon – Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)
CP Musa Auwal Mohammed – Zone 3, Yola
CP Mohammed Shehu Dalijan – Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Force Headquarters, Abuja
CP Olatunji Disu – Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja
CP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu – Zone 12, Bauchi
CP Fasuba Akinyele – Investment, Force Headquarters, Abuja
CP Musa Kareem – Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos
CP Chukwudi Chris Ariekpere – FCID Annex, Enugu
CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa – Zone 14, Katsina
CP Godwin I. Eze – Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Force Headquarters, Abuja
CP Abel J. Zwalchir Miri – Communications, Force Headquarters, Abuja
The Inspector-General has directed all officers affected by these strategic postings to approach their new assignments with unwavering dedication and professionalism. He emphasized the necessity of strict supervision, diligence, and adherence to lawful duties, urging the officers to align themselves with ongoing police reforms aimed at modernizing law enforcement in Nigeria.
“These deployments are integral to the ongoing revitalization of the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement read. “The IGP is confident that the newly posted senior officers will contribute significantly to enhancing security and improving service delivery nationwide.”
This high-level restructuring underscores the IGP’s commitment to fostering a more effective and responsive police force, ensuring that leadership within the ranks is well-positioned to tackle emerging security challenges across the country.
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