IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, the acting Inspector-General of Police, has directed the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police to various commands and formations across the country.
He stated that the appointments were in a bid to keep with his commitment to ensuring effective policing, security, and the maintenance of law and order in Nigeria.
According to a statement by Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesperson, he stated that the IGP charged the newly appointed Commissioners of Police with implementing his policies, vision, and mission for the Nigerian Police Force.
According to the statement, among the newly appointed Commissioners of Police are CP Adelesi Oluwarotimi to Kwara State Command; CP Adebola Hamzat, to Oyo State Command; CP Augustina Ogbodo to Ebonyi State Command; CP Samuel Musa to Kebbi State Command; CP Aderemi Adeoye to Anambra State Command; CP Auwal Musa to Bauchi State Command; and CP Alamatu Abiodun Mustapha to Ogun State Command.
Other appointees include CP Margaret Ochalla to Police Special Fraud Unit Annex Lagos; CP Banji Ogunrinde to head the Explosive Ordnance Unit; CP Rhoda Olofu to Ports Authority Police Western, Lagos; CP Kareem Musa to Interpol Annex Lagos; CP Audu Dabigi to Border Patrol Force; CP Abibo Reuben, to Police Mobile Force; CP Adekunle Olusokan to Welfare FHQ Abuja; CP Omolara Oloruntola to Special Fraud Unit FCID Abuja; and CP Abaniwonda Olufemi to Deputy Force Secretary amongst others.
He also added that they were instructed to ensure the safety and well-being of the population they serve while adhering to the ideals of fairness, professionalism, and human rights respect.
“While urging them to serve as exemplary leaders, fostering harmonious relationships with other security agencies, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders, the Inspector-General of Police tasks them to promote intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention strategies, and community engagement initiatives that will enhance public trust and confidence in the Nigerian Police Force,” he added.
