Police promotes 13 CPs, 17 DCPs, others

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs)

This allowed their successful performance in the recently concluded written examinations and oral interviews held at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.

Torty Njoku Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public Affairs Police Service Commission, in a statement on Thursday, said the list of successful officers has been formally conveyed to the Inspector-General of Police for immediate implementation.

The newly promoted AIGs are Emmanuel Ado Christopher (former CP, Yobe State, – Joseph Eribo (former CP, Ekiti State), Dantawaye Miller (former CP, FCT), Uche Ifeanyi Henry, PhD (Director, NPF-National Cyber Crime Center), Olarenwaju Peter Ogunlowo (former CP, Ogun State- Muhammad Dahiru (former CP, Jigawa State) among others

“Additionally, 19 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were elevated to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), including notable officers such as Rilwan Shaibu (PTS Nekede IMS), Grace Obiageli Ejiofor (AC Disaster Management, FHQ Abuja), Ibrahim Ada Yusuf (AC Idu Railway Abuja), Muazu Imaru Dange (A/COR T/Wada Kano), and Samuel Ebikebina Debekeme (C/ DOO-Akpo Bayelsa State Command) among others.

The Commission also approved the promotion of 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs).

While congratulating the officers, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu described the elevation as a recognition of merit, dedication, and excellence in service.

He charged the newly promoted officers to redouble their efforts and justify their new ranks through unwavering commitment to effective policing and national security.

“The promotion is not an end but an opportunity to contribute more to the noble task of safeguarding lives and property. The Commission remains committed to transparency, merit, and adherence to global best practices in all promotion processes. As we say: If you fail, you fail – you return next time to re-sit. After three failures, retirement follows in line with public service rules,” DIG Argungu stated.

He commended the PSC board members, including Hon. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje (JSC rtd), Dr. Taiwo Lakanu (DIG rtd), and the Secretary to the commission, Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, for their invaluable contributions to the success of the exercise.