Olukayode Egbetokun, the acting Inspector-General of Police, has directed the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police to various commands and formations.
He went on to say that the appointments were in keeping with his commitment to ensuring effective police, security, and the maintenance of law and order in Nigeria.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force’s spokeswoman, Muyiwa Adejobi, 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.
Additionally, others are as follows: 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.
Also, according to him, the IGP entrusted the newly appointed Commissioners of Police with implementing his policies, vision, and purpose for the Nigerian Police Force.
Furthermore, Adejobi also instructed them to prioritize the safety and well-being of the individuals they serve while adhering to justice, professionalism, and respect for human rights.
“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,” the statement added.
cc: Punch Ng
