By John Dike, Osogbo
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior police officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
In his address, the IGP described the event as more than a symbolic ceremony, noting that promotion to the rank of DIG represents recognition of decades of dedicated service, professional excellence and leadership capacity within the Nigeria Police Force.
Disu charged the newly promoted officers to provide strategic direction in their respective responsibilities, strengthen internal discipline, and drive reforms that would enhance the effectiveness of policing across the country.
He also urged them to ensure that policing strategies remain responsive to the country’s evolving security challenges.
According to him, the senior officers must leverage their wealth of experience in intelligence-led policing, operational coordination, inter-agency collaboration and accountability, while inspiring confidence within the Force and building greater trust among members of the public.
The IGP also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support to the Nigeria Police Force and commended the Police Service Commission for ensuring transparency and professionalism in the promotion process.
He further acknowledged the families of the newly decorated officers for their sacrifices and encouragement, which he said had played a significant role in the officers’ distinguished careers.
In a statement issued by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Isuku Victor, the newly promoted DIGs include Zachariah Fera Achinyan, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, Margaret Agebe Ochalla, Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, and Umar Shehu Nadada.
The statement added that the newly promoted DIGs, alongside the Force Secretary, AIG Olabode Adeleye Akinbamilowo, will form part of the new Force Management Team.
Several dignitaries attended the ceremony, including the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Air Force, Rt. Hon. Kabir Alhassan Rurum; Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori; former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Danladi Kefas
Others includes former Chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Jide Adeniji; and Kogi State Commissioner, Muhammed Abdulmutalik.
Also present were the Zazzau of Zaria, the wife of former Inspector-General of Police, Mrs. Arese Arase, former DSS spokesperson Marilyn Ogar, and several retired senior police officers, including AIG Austin Iwa and CP Alobi.
