The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced a new wave of promotions and appointments across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force, in recognition of outstanding performance, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
According to a statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, “At its 2nd Plenary Meeting held at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, the Commission approved the appointment of AIG Dankwara Adamu Mohammed as Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) to represent the North-East geopolitical zone, following the retirement of DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya.
Similarly, Commissioner of Police (CP) Abibo Deinma Reuben has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG).
The Commission also approved the promotion of 11 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to substantive Commissioners of Police (CPs). They include: Naziru Bello Kankarofi, Nendel Joseph Gomwalk, Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, Wilson Aniefiok Akpan, Morkwap Dongshal, Abdullateef Ajape Yusuf, Cletus Nwadiogbu (DCP Finance and Administration, Taraba State), Ahmed Mohammed Bello, Abdulraheem Nurudeen, Patrick Daaor, and Umar Mohammed Hadejia.
In addition, 13 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs). Those promoted include David Gbenga Ojo, Umaru Bello Bichi, Bala Salihu Jarumai, Makanjuola Abiodun, Shafii Abdulkarim, Mohammed Ajose, Mukter Bello (Delta Command), damani Adamu, Omololu ghan, Linus, Ogbodo, Emmanuel Anene Ogbuanya, Tijani Richard Gotom, and Shehu Sambo Bawa Ibrahim.
Others include specialists such as Dr. Onwuegbuzie Gerald Awele (Medical Doctor) and Hamza Ali (Nurse).
The PSC also elevated 44 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). Among them are Victoria Olayinka Mulero (Commanding Officer, SPU Base 22, Oyo State), Alirat Odunola Adedeji, Olufunmilola Oluwaseun Amore, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nnonso, Conchita Ngozi Uzoma Braide, Onaji Patrick, Anayochukwu Henry Ekeocha, and Alkali Abbah Hadeja (Works), among others.
Furthermore, 412 Superintendents of Police (SPs) were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs). The list includes Odey Peters Idaba, Emmanuel Peter Okoh, Mohammed Dan-Mallam Abdulrahman, Fawole Oludayo, Ntum Onyekachi, Nwaneri Georgina Oluchi (DPO Abakaliki Road), and Tudon George.
Other notable names include Njoku Chibueze Onwe (DPO Akwete, Abia Command), Chukwuemeka Howells Anyimukwu (DPO Uturu, Abia State), Ngozi Ajaegbu (Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos Annex), Okoye Tobechukwu Godwin (Unwana Division, Ebonyi Command), Sarah Maximus Oloto (DCO, A Division Uyo), Usman Nuhu lluobe (FCT Command), Ugwu Chiagozie, Ikpeamah Joy Chidinma, Nnamdi Okeke (Second-in-Command, X Squad Zone 13 Ukpo), and Oke Oluleke Oluseye (CSO, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy).
Several Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) were also promoted to Superintendents of Police (SPs). These include Rekpene Ukpabi Ekoh (Ebonyi Command), Tonga Monday (48 PMF Ahoada, Rivers State), Omiegbu Christian Emenike (Delta Command), Kolos Nathaniel (16 PMF Abeokuta), Ochenehi Mathew Ugwa, and Umar Abdulkadir (PMF 18, Owerri).
In addition, the Commission confirmed the appointments of Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) including Obike Elizabeth (SPU National Assembly), Adeoye Olufemi (Staff Officer, PPRO, Lagos Command), Osuagwu Precious Chioma (SPU Base 6, Port Harcourt), Ani Emmanuel, Amamba John Eze (Second-in-Command, Provost SPU Base 29, Force Headquarters), and Ella Mogbor. Others are Chime Joan Nnenna (SCID Enugu), Apie Jeremiah, Chibuzor Wobounqawta, Igwe ninic, Marcus Gah, Bello Abdulla, Chinedu Agbo, Zakah Faruk, Ayoh Francis, Mathew Nwaosugwu, Bakinde Agyo, Patience Ohuabunwa, Aleleware Tomarautare, and Sunday Ladam (Akwanga Division, Nasarawa State).
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), mni, congratulated all the newly promoted officers and urged them to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility and renewed commitment to service.
He commended their dedication to national security and charged them to continue upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
The 2nd Plenary Meeting, attended by Honourable Commissioners including Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd, fdc), Justice Christine Ladi Dabup, and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani (Secretary to the Commission), continues today, Friday, October 17, 2025.
