The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has strongly refuted recent reports by Sahara Reporters alleging irregularities in the promotion of senior police officers, describing the claims as false, misleading, and a calculated attempt to discredit the Force’s leadership and reform-driven agenda.
According to Adejobi, the publication by Sahara Reporters, owned by Mr. Omoyele Sowore, continues a pattern of targeted attacks laced with baseless insinuations, particularly concerning the recent promotions approved by the Police Service Commission.
He emphasised that the promotions in question were not products of favouritism or secretive arrangements as alleged, but stemmed from a merit-based policy instituted by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM. The IGP’s commitment to professionalism and officer welfare has seen the creation of performance-driven initiatives such as the Nigeria Police Force Awards and Commendations and the IGP’s Recognitions Scheme.
“These schemes were designed to identify and reward officers who demonstrate exceptional courage, dedication, and professionalism,” the statement said. “Officers who received such recognitions in 2023 and 2024 were duly considered for accelerated promotions, following a transparent and rigorous process overseen by the Force Management Team.”
The beneficiaries of these promotions, the NPF noted, cut across various Commands and Formations nationwide, including staff officers and aides at the Force Headquarters, who had met the set criteria for recognition and advancement.
Contrary to Sahara Reporters’ claims, the Police maintained that the promotion process strictly adhered to established guidelines and due process, with no room for impropriety.
“It is unfortunate that Sahara Reporters continues to peddle sensationalism over verified facts, even resorting to circulating forged documents falsely attributed to the Police. This obsession with maligning the Force leadership raises questions about Mr. Sowore’s motives and credibility,” Adejobi said.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria police to transparency, accountability, and merit-based progression, urging the public to disregard the misleading publication and remain assured of the Force’s unwavering dedication to professionalism and national security.
