Police Service Commission promotes 93 senior officers, elevates 13 CPs to AIG

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has sanctioned the promotion of 93 senior police officers, recognizing their successful completion of written examinations and oral interviews. These promotions aim to advance officers within the Nigerian Police Force.

Among the significant elevations, 13 Commissioners of Police have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). Additionally, 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police will now serve as Commissioners, while 28 Assistant Commissioners have been promoted to Deputy Commissioners. The commission also elevated 33 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioner.

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The newly promoted AIGs are Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.

The PSC also confirmed the appointments of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II) to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I). These decisions were finalized during the commission's plenary meeting held in Abuja.

DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd), Chairman of the PSC, congratulated the officers, urging them to justify the trust placed in them through exemplary service. He emphasized the importance of remaining "truthful, transparent and accountable," while also advising them to maintain professionalism and avoid entanglement in civil disputes, particularly land matters. Argungu reminded the officers to prioritize their integrity throughout their careers, stressing the significance of life beyond retirement.

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