PSC promotes 93 senior police officers, elevates 13 CPs to AIG rank

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to higher ranks, including the elevation of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs).

The promotions were approved during the commission’s plenary meeting held on Wednesday at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja after the affected officers successfully completed the required written examination and oral interview.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani.

According to the commission, the exercise also saw 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) promoted to the rank of Commissioners of Police, 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) elevated to Deputy Commissioners of Police, while 33 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.

The newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police 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.

Those elevated to the rank of Commissioners of Police include Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo and Zainab A. Pembi.

The commission also approved the promotion of 28 ACPs to the rank of DCPs and 33 CSPs to the rank of ACPs.

In addition, the PSC confirmed the appointments of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II), upgrading them to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I).

Addressing the newly promoted officers, PSC Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated them on their elevation and urged them to see their promotions as a call to greater responsibility.

He charged the officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties.

Argungu also cautioned them against involvement in civil disputes, particularly matters relating to land, urging them to remain focused on their constitutional responsibilities.

He further reminded the officers to protect their integrity throughout their careers, noting that public service extends beyond active years in office.

“Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you,” the PSC chairman advised.