In a ceremony marked by prestige and honour, Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, today decorated the newly promoted Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar, along with nine Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and fifteen Commissioners of Police (CPs). The event took place at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Among the newly decorated AIGs are Ahmed Ammani, Dankwara Adamu Mohammed, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, fdc, Idegwu Basil Okuoma, Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, and Margaret Agebe Ochalla. The CPs who received their new ranks include Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Edem Ita Selong, Monday Agbonika, fdc, Michael Okoh, Ayodele Oluyemi Sonubi, Iyamah Daniel Edobor, Isah Danladi Nda, Akaniyene Ifebem Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, Bello Rashid Afegbua, Hycenth Azuka Edozie, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Peter Ozigi Umoru, and Ayotunde Godwin Omodeinde, mnips.
In his address, IGP Egbetokun commended the officers for their dedication and hard work, which earned them their promotions. He highlighted that these new ranks come with greater responsibilities and the expectation to lead by example. The IGP emphasized the core values of service, sacrifice, and selflessness, urging the officers to uphold these principles in their duties.
Additionally, the IGP announced strategic postings: DIG Dasuki Galadanchi has been assigned to the Force Intelligence Department, and DIG Sahabo Abubakar to the Department of Research and Planning. Several AIGs and CPs have also been reassigned to various commands and formations across the country. Notable postings include CP Ayodele Oluyemi Sonubi to Oyo State Command, CP Dogo Salman to Kano State Command, and CP Bello Mohammed Sani to Kebbi State Command.
The IGP issued a stern warning against any attempts to undermine the merit-based promotion system for personal gains, underscoring the importance of integrity and meritocracy within the force. He called on the newly promoted officers to lead with courage and strive to leave a lasting legacy.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including the Governor of Jigawa State, former governors of Katsina and Bayelsa States, the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, members of the National Assembly, the Honourable Minister of Aviation, the Minister of State Police Affairs, royal fathers, members of the Force Management Team, senior police officers both serving and retired, as well as relatives and well-wishers.
In his closing remarks, the IGP expressed gratitude to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces for his unwavering support of the Nigeria Police, and to the Police Service Commission for their thorough and objective evaluation of the officers’ performances. He assured of the force’s continued commitment to excellence and its duty to serve and protect the people of Nigeria.
The newly promoted officers were congratulated and encouraged to redouble their efforts in the service of the nation, setting a benchmark for future leaders in the force.
