IGP decorates three newly-promoted AIGs, 16 CPs with ranks

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has decorated 19 senior police officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from families, friends, and well-wishers,

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officers, said in a statement that the Thursday February 20 event at the Goodluck Jonathan International Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, saw the elevation of three Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police.

The newly decorated AIGs include AIG Garba Ahmed, AIG Nemi Edwin Osigoboka Iwo, and AIG Salman Garba Dogo.

In addition, 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioners of Police.

The decorated CPs include CP Cyriacus Enechukwu, CP Gombit Bangs, CP Rosemary Akpan, CP Ayodele Adeyemi, among others.

“The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including Prince Ma Sani-Omolori; Former Clerk to the National Assembly (The Ciroma of Ebira Land), Mr. Nebeolisa Anako; Former Permanent Secretary of the Police Service Commission, DIG Valentine Ntomchukwu(retd.), as well as members of the Force Management Team, serving and retired Senior Police Officers, and families of the newly promoted officers,” the statement said.

The Inspector-General of Police applauded the newly promoted officers and charged them to diligently discharge the responsibilities of their new ranks.

He urged them to leverage their extensive knowledge of policing in safeguarding the country, adhering to the rule of law, saying Nigeria Police Force is strategizing toward a more secure nation.