The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced a series of promotions across the Nigerian Police Force, including the elevation of AIG Dankwara Adamu Mohammed to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) to represent the North East Geopolitical Zone.
He succeeds DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya, who has retired from service.
The Commission also approved the promotion of CP Abibo Deinma Reuben from Commissioner of Police to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), alongside the elevation of eleven Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the rank of Substantive Commissioners of Police. The officers promoted include Naziru Bello Kankarofi, Nendel Joseph Gomwalk, Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, Wilson Aniefiok Akpan, Morkwap Dongshal, Abdullateef Ajape Yusuf, Cletus Nwadiogbu, Ahmed Mohammed Bello, Abdulraheem Nurudeen, Patrick Daaor, and Umar Mohammed Hadejia.
The promotions were announced during the PSC’s 2nd Plenary Meeting, held at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, presided over by PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), and attended by Commissioners Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), Justice Christine Ladi Dabup, and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.
Additionally, 13 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs). The newly promoted DCPs include David Gbenga Ojo, Umaru Bello Bichi, Bala Salihu Jarumai, Makanjuola Abiodun, Shafii Abdulkarim, Mohammed Ajose, Mukter Bello (Delta Command), Mada Mani Adamu, Omololu Vaughan, Linus Ogbodo, Emmanuel Anene Ogbuanya, Tijani Richard Gotom, Shehu Sambo Bawa Ibrahim, along with Dr. Onwuegbuzie Gerald Awele (medical doctor) and Hamza Ali (nurse).
The Commission also elevated 44 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). Notable officers among them include Victoria Olayinka Mulero (SPU Base 22, Oyo State), Alirat Odunola Adedeji, Olufunmilola Oluwaseun Amore, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nnonso, Conchita Ngozi Uzoma Braide, Onaji Patrick, Anayochukwu Henry Ekeocha, and Alkali Abbah Hadeja (Works).
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In a broader reshuffle, 412 Superintendents of Police (SPs) were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs). Some of the officers promoted include Odey Peters Idaba, Emmanuel Peter Okoh, Mohammed Dan-Mallam Abdulrahaman, Fawole Oludayo, Ntum Onyekachi, Nwaneri Georgina Oluchi (DPO Abakaliki Road), Tudon George, Njoku Chibueze Onwe (DPO Akwete Abia Command), Chukwuemeka Howells Anyimukwu (DPO Uturu, Abia State), Ngozi Ajaegbu (Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos Annex), Okoye Tobechukwu Godwin (Unwana Division, Ebonyi Command), Sarah Maximus Oloto (DCO, A Division Uyo), Usman Nuhu Iluobe (FCT Command), Ugwu Chiagozie, Ikpeamah Joy Chidinma, Nnamdi Okeke, Oke Oluleke Oluseye (CSO, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy), Marcel Amaechi Ozochi (2IC SWAT Ebonyi), Isiaku Tanko, Mojirade Obisiji (Admin Officer, IGP Monitoring Unit), Oluseye Samuel Anota (IGP Special Investigation Unit), Agba Benedicta Mwuese (2IC SPU Base 6 Port Harcourt), John Okwa (DPO Ogui Enugu), Ejiofor Charles Emenike (DCO Abakpa Nike Enugu), Edobor Idowu (25 PMF Azumini), Alexander Bassey (DCO Nyanya Division Nasarawa), Mohammed Kanoma Abdulrahaman (DPO Bompai Div, Kano), Chukwu Peters Okike (O/C Provost 54 PMF Onitsha), Okoro Chinedu Gabriel (Commander Tactical Support Team, Niger State), Chukwuka Odum (Commander Anti-Kidnapping Unit Enugu), Ikemere Nduka Charles (DPO Nekede, Imo), Ikpa Sylvester Ujor (OIC D24 SCID Uyo, Akwa Ibom), Haanongon Alfred Terungwe (DPO Arochukwu, Abia), Muhammad Nazir (FCID Abuja), Ogunmuyiwa Rotimi, Cyril Daniel Dalyop (Commander Quick Response Squad Zone 2, Onikan Lagos), Fasasi Abiodun (IGP Special Investigation Unit, Force HQ Abuja), and Musa Diza Jikwoyi (62 PMF Kafanchan, Kaduna Command).
Several Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) were also promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP), including Rekpene Ukpabi Ekoh (Ebonyi Command), Tonga Monday (48 PMF Ahoada, Rivers State), Omiegbu Christian Emenike (Delta Command), Kolos Nathaniel (16 PMF Abeokuta), Ochenehi Mathew Ugwa, and Umar Abdulkadir (PMF 18 Owerri).
Finally, the Commission confirmed promotions for Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), including Obike Elizabeth (SPU National Assembly), Adeoye Olufemi (Staff Officer PPRO Lagos), Osuagwu Precious Chioma (SPU Base 6 Port Harcourt), Ani Emmanuel, Amamba John Eze (2IC Provost SPU Base 29, Force HQ), Ella Mogbor, Chime Joan Nnenna (SCID Enugu), Apie Jeremiah, Chibuzor Wobounqawta, Igwe Dominic, Marcus Gah, Bello Abdullahi, Chinedu Agbo, Zakah Faruk, Ayoh Francis, Mathew Nwaosugwu, Bakinde Agyo, Patience Ohuabunwa, Aleleware Tomarautare, and Sunday Idam (Akwanga Division, Nasarawa State) among others.
Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), congratulated all newly promoted officers and called for their renewed dedication to service and commitment to safeguarding the Nigerian nation.
