PSC PROMOTES 93 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS, ELEVATES 13 CPS TO AIGS

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to higher ranks following their successful participation in the recently concluded written examination and oral interview conducted at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

The promotions were approved during the commission’s plenary meeting held on Wednesday at its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.

In a statement issued by the PSC’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the commission said the exercise saw 13 Commissioners of Police promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police elevated to Commissioners of Police (CP), 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police promoted to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP), and 33 Chief Superintendents of Police promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP).

The newly promoted Assistant Inspectors General of Police are Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.

The commission also promoted 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police. They include Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo and Zainab A. Pembi.

In addition, 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police were elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, while 33 Chief Superintendents of Police were promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police.

The PSC also approved the confirmation of the appointments of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II) to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I).

Speaking after the promotions, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the officers and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedication, professionalism and exemplary service.

Argungu charged the newly promoted officers to remain truthful, transparent and accountable in the discharge of their duties, while cautioning them against involvement in civil disputes, particularly land-related matters.

He also urged them to safeguard their integrity throughout their careers, reminding them that there is life after retirement.

“Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you,” he said.