The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Dankwara Adamu Mohammed as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), representing the North-East geopolitical zone. He replaces DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya, who recently retired from service.
According to a press release on Friday, October 17, 2025, signed by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Police Service Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, in the same vein, the Commission also promoted Commissioner of Police (CP) Abibo Deinma Reuben to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).
These promotions were part of the highlights of the Commission’s 2nd Plenary Meeting held at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall and presided over by the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), mni. The meeting was attended by Commissioners of the Commission, including Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd), fdc, Justice Christine Ladi Dabup, and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.
The Commission further approved the promotion of **eleven Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs)** to substantive Commissioners of Police (CPs). They include Naziru Bello Kankarofi, Nendel Joseph Gomwalk, Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, Wilson Aniefiok Akpan, Morkwap Dongshal, Abdullateef Ajape Yusuf, Cletus Nwadiogbu (Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration, Taraba State), Ahmed Mohammed Bello, Abdulraheem Nurudeen, Patrick Daaor, and Umar Mohammed Hadejia.
Also, **thirteen Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs)** were promoted to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs). Among them are David Gbenga Ojo, Umaru Bello Bichi, Bala Salihu Jarumai, Makanjuola Abiodun, Shafii Abdulkarim, Mohammed Ajose, Mukter Bello (Delta Command), Madamani Adamu, Omololu Vaughan, Linus Ogbodo, Emmanuel Anene Ogbuanya, Tijani Richard Gotom, and Shehu Sambo Bawa Ibrahim. Others promoted in the specialist cadre include Dr. Onwuegbuzie Gerald Awele (Medical Doctor) and Hamza Ali (Nurse).
The Commission also elevated **44 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs)** to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). Prominent among them are Victoria Olayinka Mulero (Commanding Officer, SPU Base 22, Oyo State), Alirat Odunola Adedeji, Olufunmilola Oluwaseun Amore, Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nnonso, Conchita Ngozi Uzoma Braide, Onaji Patrick, Anayochukwu Henry Ekeocha, and Alkali Abbah Hadeja (Works), among others.
Similarly, **412 Superintendents of Police (SPs)** were promoted to Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs). Notable among them are Odey Peters Idaba, Emmanuel Peter Okoh, Mohammed Dan-Mallam Abdulrahaman, Fawole Oludayo, Ntum Onyekachi, Tudon George, Njoku Chibueze Onwe (DPO, Akwete, Abia Command), Chukwuemeka Howells Anyimukwu (DPO, Uturu, Abia State), Ngozi Ajaegbu (Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos Annex), Okoye Tobechukwu Godwin (Unwana Division, Ebonyi Command), and Sarah Maximus Oloto (DCO, A Division, Uyo).
The Commission also approved the promotion of several **Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs)** to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP). Those promoted include Rekpene Ukpabi Ekoh (Ebonyi Command), Tonga Monday (48 PMF, Ahoada, Rivers State), Omiegbu Christian Emenike (Delta Command), Kolos Nathaniel (16 PMF, Abeokuta), Ochenehi Mathew Ugwa, and Umar Abdulkadir (PMF 18, Owerri).
In addition, the Commission confirmed the appointments of several **Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs)**, including Obike Elizabeth (SPU, National Assembly), Adeoye Olufemi (Staff Officer, PPRO, Lagos Command), Osuagwu Precious Chioma (SPU Base 6, Port Harcourt), and Ani Emmanuel (SPU Base 29, Force Headquarters), among others.
Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd), congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to rededicate themselves to the service of the nation, stressing that the promotions reflect the Commission’s commitment to rewarding merit, discipline, and professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force.
The plenary meeting continues today, Friday, October 17, 2025.
