February 21, (THEWILL) – The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 138 senior police officers, elevating 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners of Police and 100 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police.
The decision was taken on Thursday, February 20, 2025, during the continuation of the Commission’s extraordinary plenary meeting at its headquarters in Jabi, Abuja.
A statement by PSC spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed that the meeting was chaired by PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd.) and attended by Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje (rtd.), Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd.), Commissioner representing the Police; and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.
The 38 ACPs elevated to DCPs include;
Emmanuel Deenom, Olufemi Takeet, Yusuf Doki Sani, Joseph Habakkuk Anche, Faruku Umaru, Danladi Daura, Benedict Omotomilola Olomo, Bernard Adedayo Ojewale, Aminudeen Mohammed, Mohammed Lawal Bello, Mohammed Sabo Haladu, Baba Gana Saje, Maman Bello Tambuwal, Abubakar Bello Mustapha, Haruna Adamu, Uzairu Abdullahi, Dashuwar Tepnyakas and Braide Elekima.
Others are, Usman Garik, Musa Abdullahi, Kabiru Salisu, Uchenna Ani, Innocent Oguejiofor, Umuerie Mathew Obiuwevbi, Gabriel Odiaka Dibie, Olufemi Olabanji Kayode (State CID, Osogbo, Osun State Command), Ikenna Kenneth Ezeani (Force Secretary’s Office), Afolaranmi Omotayo, Ibrahim Yidi, Isyaku Usman, Rasaq Abdulsalam, Olajide Agboola, Chioma Onwukaike, Abayomi Agbana, Ibrahim Miringa Musa, Umar Sokoto Abubakar, James Ekanem Usen, and Dauda Buba Fika.
Among the 100 CSPs promoted to ACPs are;
Ibrahim Mohammed Agava, Akinloye Joseph Oyegade, Rilwanu Mohammed Dutse, Ibrahim Aliyu Jauro, Abdulmajid Isah, Fidelity Lohya Labong, Anthony Olusola Ojo, Ibrahim Muktar, Abdulrahaman Idris, Aminu Hamza, Clement Ugochukwu Ezejiofor, Peter Obiyo Ihechere, Benjamin Chidozie Egbu, Joy Ugo Elemoke, Mansur Mahmud Tafida (Area Command Ido Osi, Ekiti State), and Mohammed Ibrahim (Second in Command, Zonal CID Zone 3, Yola).
Others are, Jude Ohaja (State CID, Awka), Chinyere Ajuolachi Akalaga (DPO, Lokogoma, FCT), Godfrey Ogbeide Victor (former DPO, Utako, now Commander, Scorpion Squad, Abattoir, FCT), Banawi Ishiaku (DPO, Otu Jeremi, Ughelli South, Delta State), Abbas Abubakar (DPO, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom), and Celestine Tochukwu Umeh.
The PSC reaffirmed its commitment to rewarding professionalism, discipline, and dedication in the Nigeria Police Force, urging the newly promoted officers to rededicate themselves to service and uphold the highest ethical standards in law enforcement.
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