February 07, (THEWILL) – The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police Abayomi Shogunle as the head of the Special Intervention Squad, Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit, and the Safe School Protection Squad.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday, described the appointment as a strategic move to enhance internal security and improve the police response to violent crimes.
Shogunle, a seasoned officer with vast experience in operations and public relations, is expected to lead the SIS in tackling security challenges nationwide.
He will also oversee election monitoring and the protection of schools against attacks.
In a related development, the IGP has also appointed CSP Chima Ogarashi as the new Force Marine Officer, a position crucial to security operations along the nation’s inland waterways.
Adejobi noted that Ogarashi, an expert in maritime security and law enforcement, would be responsible for strengthening the Force’s marine operations.
“These key appointments come at a critical time as the Nigeria Police Force prepares to deploy 25 newly acquired gunboats and intensifies efforts to secure additional maritime safety equipment.
“These assets are part of a proactive approach to improving security on the country’s waterways,” the statement read.
The police chief reiterated the force’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, assuring Nigerians of a more effective response to security threats.
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