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IGP deploys 35 police commissioners to state commands

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police to various state commands and formations across the country.

This was made known via a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Adejobi, who noted that the deployment followed the approval of the IGP’s recommendation by the Police Service Commission (PSC), quoted Egbetokun as assuring that the postings were in line with the commitment of the police leadership to ensuring effective policing, security, and the maintenance of law and order in Nigeria.

Among the newly posted Commissioners of Police are CP Adelesi E. Oluwarotimi to Kwara State Command; CP Adebola Ayinde Hamzat to Oyo State Command; CP Augustina N. Ogbodo to Ebonyi State Command; CP Samuel Titus Musa to Kebbi State Command; CP Aderemi Olufemi Adeoye to Anambra State Command; CP Auwal Musa to Bauchi State Command; and CP Alamatu Abiodun Mustapha to Ogun State Command.

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Others include CP Margaret Ochalla to Police Special Fraud Unit Annex Lagos; CP Banji Ogunrinde to head the Explosive Ordnance Unit; CP Rhoda A. Olofu to Ports Authority Police Western, Lagos; CP Kareem Musa to Interpol Annex Lagos; CP Audu Dabigi to Border Patrol Force; CP Abibo D. Reuben to Police Mobile Force; CP Adekunle Ismaila Olusokan to Welfare FHQ Abuja; CP Omolara Ibidun Oloruntola to Special Fraud Unit FCID Abuja; and CP Abaniwonda S. Olufemi to Deputy Force Secretary amongst others.

Egbetokun further urged the appointed Commissioners of Police to key into his policies, vision, and mission for the Nigerian Police Force just as he enjoined them to prioritise the safety and well-being of the citizens they serve, ensuring adherence to the principles of fairness, professionalism, and respect for human rights.

The IGP also tasked them to promote intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention strategies, and community engagement initiatives that will enhance public trust and confidence in the NPF.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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