Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, PhD, on Tuesday, officially decorated eight newly promoted Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and 15 Commissioners of Police (CPs) in a ceremony held at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The promotion, approved by the Police Service Commission, marks a significant boost in the leadership structure of the Nigeria Police Force.
The newly elevated officers, who received their ranks amidst cheers from family, friends, and colleagues, include AIGs Benneth Igwe, Suleiman Mohammed Abdul, Augustina Nwuka Ogbodo, Stephen Olanrewaju, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, Adegboyega Funsho Adegboye, and Mohammed Bala Labbo. Similarly, 15 Deputy Commissioners were promoted to the rank of CP, including CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, CP Betty Enekpen Otimenyin, CP James Iroegbunam Nwokolo, and CP Olusegun Eyitayo, among others.
In attendance were prominent figures, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, former Governors Obong Victor Attah and Dr. Achike Odinwa, NBA President Mazi Afam Josiah, and several other dignitaries.
Following the ceremony, IGP Egbetokun announced the deployment of the newly promoted officers to key commands and formations across the country. Among the new postings, AIG Mohammed Ali, AIG Julius Okoro, and AIG Benneth Igweh have been assigned as Zonal AIGs of Zones 1, 2, and 4 respectively. AIG Suleiman Mohammed was posted as AIG Police Accounts and Budget, while CP Ibrahim Balarabe was assigned to CP Western PAP, and CP Felix Oben to Anti-Fraud FCID Annex, Enugu.
In his address, IGP Egbetokun congratulated the promoted officers and urged them to carry out their duties in accordance with the rule of law and the expectations of the Nigerian people. He emphasized that the newly promoted officers are ambassadors of the Nigeria Police Force, tasked with ensuring the safety and security of the nation.