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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the immediate deployment of seven newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to key commands across the country. Additionally, 18 Commissioners of Police (CPs), who are awaiting confirmation for AIG ranks from the Police Service Commission (PSC), have been reassigned to new positions.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, announced the redeployment in a statement on Thursday, emphasizing that the strategic postings are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen police operations and improve security nationwide.
New AIG Appointments
The following AIGs have been assigned new roles:
AIG Margaret Ochalla – Head, AIG FCID Annex, Lagos
AIG Abayomi Peter Oladipo – AIG Zone 13, Ukpo
AIG Fred Ekokotu – AIG Zone 11, Osogbo
AIG Iwo Nemi Edwin Osigboka – AIG Border Patrol Force, Abuja
AIG Garba Ahmed – AIG Department of Training & Development, Abuja
AIG Salman Dogo – AIG Zone 5, Benin
AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu – AIG Zone 9, Umuahia
CPs Acting as AIGs
The IGP also redeployed 18 CPs who are currently serving as acting AIGs pending PSC approval. They include:
CP Patrick Adedeji Atayero – Commandant, Police Academy, Kano
CP Tolani Alausa – AIG Zone 16, Yenagoa
CP Musibau Ajani – AIG Zone 17, Akure
CP Mobolaji Victor Olaiya – AIG DICT, Abuja
CP Laolu Adegbite – AIG Interpol, Abuja
CP Clement Robert – AIG Community Policing, Abuja
CP Gyongon Augustine Grimah – AIG Zone 10, Sokoto
CP Thomas Abraham Nabhon – AIG ONSA
CP Musa Auwal Mohammed – AIG Zone 3, Yola
CP Mohammed Shehu Dalijan – AIG CTU, Abuja
CP Olatunji Disu – AIG SPU, Abuja
CP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu – AIG Zone 12, Bauchi
CP Fasuba Akinyele – AIG Investment, Abuja
CP Musa Kareem – AIG Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos
CP Chukwudi Chris Ariekpere – AIG FCID Annex, Enugu
CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa – AIG Zone 14, Katsina
CP Godwin Eze – AIG DFA, Abuja
CP Abel J. Zwalchir Miri – AIG Communications, Abuja
Strengthening Police Operations
The IGP has tasked the newly appointed officers with ensuring strict supervision and professionalism in their respective commands. He urged them to align with ongoing police reforms aimed at revitalizing law enforcement structures across the country.
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“These deployments are meant to enhance security, improve policing strategies, and reinforce public trust in the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement read.
This latest reshuffle underscores the commitment of the police leadership to boosting efficiency and tackling security challenges more effectively.