IGP Disu Decorates 29 Newly Promoted Senior Police Officers, Sets 90-Day Performance Deadline

Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, charging them to demonstrate integrity, accountability and commitment to public service.

The officers comprise two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs).

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The decoration ceremony was held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, Disu congratulated the officers, describing their promotions as recognition of years of dedication, competence and service to the country.

IGP Gives Officers 90 Days to Submit Performance Plans

In his remarks, the police chief reminded the newly promoted officers that higher ranks come with greater responsibilities and accountability.

He urged them to justify the confidence placed in them through exemplary leadership, integrity and commitment to the welfare of personnel under their command.

Disu also directed each officer to submit a written performance plan within 90 days, outlining measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust.

He said he would personally review the plans and monitor their implementation.

The IGP called for zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, stressing that the officers must demonstrate these values through their personal conduct.

He further urged them to mentor younger officers and pay attention to the welfare of personnel serving under them.

According to him, public confidence in the police must be built through fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to the needs of citizens.

Full List of Newly Promoted Police Officers

The two officers decorated as Deputy Inspectors-General of Police are:

1. DIG Olaolu Adegbite
2. DIG Morris Dankombo

The 10 officers promoted to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are:

1. AIG Omosanyin Olusegun
2. AIG Ogbodo Ugobueze
3. AIG Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe
4. AIG Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju
5. AIG Regina Cosmas Udoette
6. AIG Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo
7. AIG Nwogoh Martin, fdc
8. AIG Shetima Jauro Mohammed
9. AIG Ibrahim D. Gotan
10. AIG Danjuma I. Yahaya

The 17 officers decorated as Commissioners of Police are:

1. CP Nache Bashir Liman
2. CP Sirajo Lawal Salihu
3. CP Ayeleye Adegboyega E.
4. CP Isiaka O. Salau
5. CP Usman Shaik Adamu
6. CP Aminu Maiwada Garba
7. CP Abdulkarim Musa Waziri
8. CP Muhammad Yusuf Adamu
9. CP Sani Adamu Nufawa
10. CP Bello M. Adamu
11. CP Okezie Chikezie C.
12. CP Aminu Usman Gusau
13. CP Abiodun Onuoha
14. CP Salisu Bello Fago
15. CP Adegoke A. Alani
16. CP Wuwa Auwal Muhammad
17. CP Benedict U. Agbo

Disu Thanks Tinubu, Police Service Commission

The Inspector-General thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force.

He also commended the Chairman and members of the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion process.

Disu urged the newly promoted officers to wear their ranks with pride and humility, noting that while rank is conferred, respect must be earned through conduct.

He challenged them to use their new positions to strengthen discipline, improve police service delivery and rebuild public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.