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IG deploys 7 DIGs, 5 AIGs to depts, formations, commands

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of seven Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and five Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to departments, Commands and formations.

The newly deployed DIGs are Bala Ciroma, Finance and Administration; Frank Mba, Training and Development; Habu Sani, Force Intelligence Bureau and Usman Nagogo Logistics and Supply.

Others are Daniel Sokari-Pedro, Information and Communication Technology, Ibrahim Ka’oje, Research and Planning and Ede Ekpeji, Operations.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday, said the deployment followed the recent promotion of officers to the rank of DIG by the Police Service Commission (PSC).

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Adejobi said the AIGs are Oladimeji Olanrewaju, Force Secretary; Yekini Ayoku, Police Mobile Force; Idris Dauda, Zone 16 Yenagoa; Oyediran Oyeyemi, Police Cooperative and Benjamin Nebeolisa, ICT.

Adejobi said the IG had urged the newly posted and redeployed senior officers to entrench professionalism in their areas of responsibility.

The IG also urged them to prioritise people-centric policing and ensure the protection of lives and properties.

The Star

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