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PSC promotes 93 senior police officers, elevates 13 CPs to AIG
The Police Service Commission has promoted 13 commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspector General.
Besides, it elevated 80 other senior officers to higher ranks.
This development followed the successful completion of written examinations and oral interviews conducted at its headquarters in Abuja.
The commission approved the promotions on Wednesday during its plenary meeting.
Details of the promotions include 13 Commissioners of Police elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police and 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to Commissioners of Police.
The newly promoted Assistant Inspectors General of Police are Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.
Also, the commission elevated 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the rank of Commissioner of Police.
They include Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo and Zainab A. Pembi.
Also, the PSC promoted 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, while 33 Chief Superintendents of Police were elevated to Assistant Commissioners of Police.
The commission also confirmed the appointments of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I.
Speaking after the plenary, PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold professionalism, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
He advised the newly promoted officers to protect their integrity, avoid involvement in civil disputes, particularly land-related matters, and remain mindful of life after retirement.
“Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you,” Argungu said.
