Nicolas Kalu, Abuja
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 623 senior police officers to higher ranks.
A statement by the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, said 40 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were elevated to Commissioners of Police (CPs); 98 Assistant Commissioners (ACPs) were promoted to Deputy Commissioners (DCPs) while 150 Chief Superintendents (CSP) were promoted Assistant Commissioners (ACPs).
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Also, 335 Superintendents (SPs) were elevated to the rank of Chief Superintendents (CSPs). The statement said the promotions were based on seniority, merit, availability of vacancies and clean record of service.
“The promotions were one of the highpoints of the seventh plenary meeting of the commission in Abuja between Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21, 2019 and presided over by the PSC Chairman Musiliu Smith, retired Inspector General of Police (IGP),” it said.
Smith urged the beneficiaries to rededicate themselves to greater commitment to national development by upholding the ethics and rules of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
He promised that the commission would continue to ensure that deserving police officers are promoted as and when due.
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