In a significant ceremony held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, decorated Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar, along with nine Assistant Inspectors General of Police and fifteen Commissioners of Police.
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The ceremony, graced by dignitaries including the Governor of Jigawa State, former Governors of Katsina and Bayelsa States, and other notable figures, highlighted the promotion of officers recognized for their dedication and exemplary service.
The IGP urged the newly promoted officers to uphold the core values of service, sacrifice, and selflessness, emphasizing the added responsibilities their new ranks bring.
In his address, IGP Egbetokun stressed the importance of integrity and meritocracy within the police force, warning against any attempts to undermine the merit-based promotion system.
He encouraged the officers to lead with courage and leave a lasting legacy in their respective roles.
The newly decorated Assistant Inspectors General of Police include AIGs Ahmed Ammani, Dankwara Adamu Mohammed, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, Idegwu Basil Okuoma, Zachariah Fera Achinyan, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, and Margaret Agebe Ochalla.
The Commissioners of Police decorated are CPs Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Edem Ita Selong, Monday Agbonika, Michael Okoh, Ayodele Oluyemi Sonubi, Iyamah Daniel Edobor, Isah Danladi Nda, Akaniyene Ifebem Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Bello Rashid Afegbua, Hycenth Azuka Edozie, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Peter Ozigi Umoru, and Ayotunde Godwin Omodeinde.
DIG Dasuki Galadanchi has been posted to the Force Intelligence Department, while AIGs and CPs have been assigned to various commands and formations, including CP Ayodele Oluyemi Sonubi to Oyo State Command and CP Bello Mohammed Sani to Kebbi State Command.
Other notable postings include CP Adegbite A. Olaolu to INTERPOL FCID Abuja and CP Livinstein Ikioye Orutugu to the Counter Terrorism Unit FHQ Abuja.
The Inspector-General of Police congratulated all the promoted officers, encouraging them to redouble their efforts in service to Nigeria.
He expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces for his support of the Nigeria Police and appreciated the Police Service Commission for their thorough evaluation of the officers’ performances.
ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, concluded the event by reiterating the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold excellence and protect the people of Nigeria.
