Abuja: The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to CPs.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the commission, Mr. Torty Kalu, announced this development in a statement on Thursday. The senior officers were promoted following their successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the PSC.
The list of the newly promoted officers has been formally conveyed to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) for immediate implementation. The officers promoted to the rank of AIGs include Emmanuel Christopher, Joseph Eribo, Dantawaye Miller, Uche Ifeanyi, Olarenwaju Ogunlowo, Muhammad Dahiru, and Dankombo Morris. Others are Bello Shehu, Ibrahim Maikaba, Ahmed Musa, Olohundare Jimoh, Simeon Akpanudom, and Haruna Olufemi.
The newly promoted DCPs to CPs are Abdulrahim S
haibu, Abbas Sule, Ojugbele Adebola, Preye Egbetokun, Kayode Magaji, Adebisi Lateef, Markus Basiran, and Silas Aremu. Additional names include Sylvester Uzoefuna, Magaji Ismaila, Theodore Obasi, Sarah Ehindero, Hayatu Hassan, Mohammed Babakura, Danjuma Yahaya, and Rebecca Okereke.
Furthermore, 19 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were elevated to the rank of DCPs, while 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were promoted to ACPs.
The Chairman of the PSC, Mr. Hashimu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing the elevations as a recognition of merit, dedication, and excellence in service. Argungu urged the officers to redouble their efforts and justify their new ranks through unwavering commitment to effective policing and national security. He emphasized that the promotion is not an end but an opportunity to contribute more to safeguarding lives and property. The PSC remains committed to transparency, merit, and adherence to global best practices in all promotion processes.