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PSC deploys eight CPs, appoints Police Academy commandant

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  • The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the deployment of eight Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various state commands.
  • Assistant Inspector-General of Police Auwal Mohammed has been appointed as the new Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano.
  • The postings aim to address operational needs following promotions and leverage the experience of the deployed officers.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced significant postings, approving the deployment of eight Commissioners of Police (CPs) to different state commands across Nigeria. Concurrently, Assistant Inspector-General of Police Auwal Mohammed has been appointed as the new Commandant of the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano.

These new assignments, approved during the commission's meeting on Wednesday, are intended to fill vacancies created by the promotion of former commissioners and to meet the operational demands of the affected commands. The PSC stated that the postings are designed to "sustain operational exigencies."

The Police Service Commission today approved the posting of AIG Auwal Musa Mohammed as Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, and eight Commissioners of Police to various state commands.

— Torti KaluAnnouncing the key appointments and deployments approved by the PSC.

According to a statement released by the commission's spokesman, Torty Kalu, the newly deployed CPs include Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo to Abia State, Ayodeji Faniyan to Plateau, Saka Ajao to Bayelsa, Ajo Ordue to Cross River, Nnanna Ama to Anambra, Patrick Daaor to Edo, Tijani Murtala to Jigawa, and Samuel Etaifo to Delta State.

The postings follow promotions of former CPs and are aimed at sustaining operational exigencies.

— Torti KaluExplaining the rationale behind the new postings of Commissioners of Police.

Assistant Inspector-General Auwal Musa Mohammed brings over 33 years of policing experience to his new role as Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy. His extensive career spans operations, investigations, intelligence-led policing, and training. He previously served as Commandant of the Police College in Maiduguri, Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, and Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Zones 3 and 6. Mohammed holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Master's degree in Public Policy from Bayero University and is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

During the meeting, the presiding commissioner, retired Justice Paul Galumje, urged the newly deployed officers to uphold professionalism, the rule of law, and neutrality in their duties. The PSC emphasized that these strategic deployments aim to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the police force.

stand firm, uphold the rule of law, and remain neutral and diligent

— Justice Paul GalumjeCharging the newly deployed officers to maintain professionalism and integrity in their duties.
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