By Clement Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday decorated 29 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force with their new ranks, comprising two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs).
The decoration ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, was part of efforts to recognise officers’ dedication, competence and contributions to policing in the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement released on the official X handle of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers, noting that their elevation reflected years of commitment and demonstrated professional competence.
He, however, reminded them that promotion comes with greater responsibility and accountability, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership and service.
The IGP also acknowledged the sacrifices and support of the officers’ families, describing their contributions as instrumental to the officers’ career progression.
He charged the newly promoted officers to uphold integrity, prioritise personnel welfare and work towards restoring and strengthening public confidence in the police.
Disu warned against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, insisting that the officers must demonstrate these values through their personal conduct while providing effective leadership to their subordinates.
He further urged them to mentor younger officers, ensure the welfare of personnel under their command and promote fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to public concerns.
As part of measures to ensure accountability, the police chief directed each of the newly promoted officers to submit, within 90 days, a written performance plan containing measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust for their respective commands, departments, formations or offices.
He said he would personally review the submissions and monitor their implementation to ensure that the outlined priorities translated into tangible improvements in police operations and service delivery.
The two officers decorated as Deputy Inspectors-General of Police are DIG Olaolu Adegbite and DIG Morris Dankombo.
The newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju, Regina Cosmas Udoette, Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, Ibrahim D. Gotan and Danjuma I. Yahaya.
Those elevated to the rank of Commissioners of Police are Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega E., Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu, Aminu Maiwada Garba, Abdulkarim Musa Waziri, Muhammad Yusuf Adamu, Sani Adamu Nufawa, Bello M. Adamu, Okezie Chikezie C., Aminu Usman Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Bello Fago, Adegoke A. Alani, Wuwa Auwal Muhammad and Benedict U. Agbo.
The IGP expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force and commended the Chairman and members of the Police Service Commission for conducting what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion exercise.
He urged the officers to wear their new ranks with pride and humility, stressing that while rank is conferred, respect is earned through conduct.
The police said the Force remained committed to personnel welfare, professional development and accountable leadership as part of efforts to deliver effective and people-oriented policing.
