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  • Police Service Commission elevates 775 officers

    Police Service Commission elevates 775 officers

    • DIG, AIGs, CPs, DCPs, others moved to new ranks

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 775 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to higher ranks.

    The commission said the elevation followed rigorous written examinations and oral interviews concluded on December 17 at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, and presided over by its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.).

    Those promoted include: AIG Mohammed Usman Gumel, promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). He was, until his promotion, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Community Policing Project (CPP) in the Department of Research and Planning at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.

    The PSC also elevated seven Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) as follows: CP Ihebom Chukwuma, CP Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja; CP Maxwell Olatokunbo, CP K9; CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, CP Delta State; CP Alonyenu Francis Idu, CP Bayelsa State; CP Lawal B. Ayodeji, CP AHTU FCID Annex Lagos; CP Agene Emmanuel, FCID Kaduna; CP Vungmoh S. M. Kwaimo, CP Railway.

    Thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs).

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    The new CPs are: DCP Babalola Ayodeji Johnson, DC NPF NCCC; DCP Ali Umar Fage, DC DFA, Port Authority, Lagos; DCP Cyril Uche Obiozo, DC Admin, Cross River Command; DCP Adepegba K. Adetoye, DC Admin, Edo Command; DCP Tabitha Bako, Anti Human Trafficking, FCID; DCP Ofem Ikpi Arikpo, DCA Bayelsa Command; DCP Edwin Ogbeghagha, DC Ops Zone 17 Akure; DCP Audu Garba Bosso, DC Operations Borno State Command; DCP Samuel Yerima Gimba, DC “A”, Benue State; DCP Alhaji Mohammed Danladi, DC “A” Taraba: DCP Richard Bala Gara, DC DFA, Nasarawa; DCP Lasisi Adekunle Titilola, DC X Squad FID, Lagos; DCP John Obiuagbaka, Staff College Joshua.

    Thirty Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs). They are: ACP Muhammad Nuhu Diggi, ACP Dala Kano; ACP Udu Moses Ogechi PhD, Commander 59 PMF Gombe; ACP Afolaogun Toyin, C/O 16 PMF Abeokuta; ACP Abdullahi Dahiru, S/H; ACP Hassan S. Aliyu, C/O 13 PMF; ACP Alex O. Ebbah, ACP X-Squad, FCT; ACP Ajasa Hakeem O, C/O 4 PMF, Ibadan; ACP Adedeji Adefolarin, A/CM Ilesha; ACP Agboola Abiodun M., C/O 26 PMF, Uyo; ACP Onaghise Shelley Osayande, ACP ‘A” Dops FHQ; ACP Titus Ayodeji, C/O 33 PMF Ado Ekiti, ACP Garba Fakai Umar, A/C Osogbo; and others.

    Fifty-one Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). They are: CSP Davidson Okechukwu Ndubueze, DPO Okija; CSP Muktari Bello, Delta State Command; CSP Obediah Okezie, DPO World Bank Umuahia, and others.

    A statement yesterday in Abuja by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, said the commission also elevated 542 Superintendents of Police (SPs) to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSPs). They include SP Ekere Ferdinand, Commander, CTU Base 1, Abuja; SP Anthony Elijah Kwada, O/C Provost, IGP-STFPIB, FHQ, Abuja; SP Lucas Yohanna, former ADC to Adamawa State governor; SP Ologede Babatunde, 20 PMF, Ikeja; SP Lucky Chukwusa, DCO Sango Ota Division, Ogun; SP Okunoye Akindele DPO; SP Adeyemi Lateef, Anambra Command; SP Umeh Helen Nkechi; SP Philip Gloria; SP Ibrahim Lawan Rano, 2ic Anti-Money Laundering, FCT Command, Abuja; SP Pauline Okafor, DCO  CPS, Onitsha; SP Chris Onubogu, AO, 64 PMF, Orlu; SP Ojimenlu Andrew Yakubu, DCO, Ikpoba Hill Division, Benin; SP Bilkisu Shuaibu, FCT Command; SP Gimbia Audu; SP Ibironke Latifa Aremu; SP Hassan Muhammad Misau; and others.

    One hundred and nineteen Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) were promoted to Superintendent of Police (SPs). They include: DSP Ahmed Abdulmumuni, ADC to Governor, Imo State; DSP Simon Michael, 22 PMF, Ikeja, Lagos; DSP Utuh Edward, 24 PMF; DSP Shehu Salisu, Kano State Command; DSP Chukwu Otuu Chukwu, Zone 2, Lagos; DSP Ani Kingsley, GIS FCID, Abuja; DSP Yakubu Dung, Force HQTRS; DSP Shehu S. Salisu, Kano State Command; DSP Smart Osadolor, Lagos State Command; DSP Yusuf Francis Moses, Unit Commander 44 PMF; DSP Abraham Sule ogufa O/C provost BASE 29 FHQ Abuja; and others.

    Twelve Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) were promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).

    The PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), congratulated the newly promoted officers and tasked them to brace up to their new responsibilities with greater commitment to the service of the nation.

    Argungu emphasised that promotion comes with higher expectations and urged beneficiaries to rededicate themselves to effective policing, protection of lives and property, and the maintenance of law and order.

    He reiterated the commission’s resolve to ensure regular, merit-based promotions in line with best practices.

  • PSC begins recruitment process of 50,000 constables into Police Force

    PSC begins recruitment process of 50,000 constables into Police Force

    …opens application portal

    The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has commenced the recruitment of fifty thousand (50,000) Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force, as directed by President Bola Tinubu.

    PSC said the presidential directive is aimed at strengthening community policing, enhancing internal security, and expanding the manpower base of the Nigeria Police Force.

    The Commission has approved the opening of the recruitment portal for applications from eligible Nigerians.

    The recruitment portal, PSC, will be open from Monday, 15 December 2025, to Sunday, 25 January 2026. 

    A statement issued on Thursday by the Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, PSC, Torty Kalu:

    “Qualifications:

    General Duty cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of five (5) credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in not more than two sittings.

    “Specialists cadre applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of four (4) credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in not more than two sittings. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience and Trade Tests in relevant fields/areas is required.

    “Eligibility:

    Interested candidates must: Be Nigerian citizens by birth. Be aged between 18 and 25 years for General Duty; 18 to 28 years for Specialists. Be medically, physically, and psychologically fit. Not be less than 1.67m (male) and 1.64m (female) in height (for General Duty only). Meet other requirements as shall be specified on the recruitment portal 

    “All applications must be submitted ONLINE through the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.

    “The Commission wishes to emphasize that the recruitment exercise will be conducted in the most transparent, merit-based, and credible manner. The application is free as there will be no payment required at any stage of the process, and applicants are warned to be wary of fraudsters.

    “Detailed guidelines, requirements, and the application link will be made available on the official recruitment portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (to be activated on 15th December 2025) and on the official websites and social media handles of the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force.”

    He said PSC urged all qualified and patriotic Nigerians to seize this opportunity to serve the nation.

  • PSC appoints 1 DIG, promotes top police officers

    PSC appoints 1 DIG, promotes top police officers

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of AIG Dankwara Adamu Mohammed to the next rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police to represent the North East geopolitical zone.

     He replaces retired DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya who has since retired from service.

     The Commission also approved the promotion of CP Abibo Deinma Reuben from the rank of Commissioner to the next rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police.

     PSC further approved the promotion of 11 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Substantive Commissioners.

     They are Naziru Bello Kankarofi; Nendel Joseph  Gomwalk; Tijani Olaiwola Fatai; Wilson Aniefiok Akpan; Morkwap Dongshal and Abdullateef Ajape Yusuf. Others are Cletus Nwadiogbu, Deputy Commissioner Finance and Administration, Taraba State; Ahmed Mohammed  Bello; Abdulraheem  Nurudeen; Patrick Daaor and Umar Mohammed  Hadejia.

     The promotions were one of the highpoints of the 2nd Plenary Meeting of the Commission which began at the Solomon Arase Conference hall and presided over by Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni and attended by Honourable Commissioners, Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Police Matters, Justice Christine Ladi Dabup and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.

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    According to a statement issued on Friday by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission also approved the promotion of 13 Assistant Commissioners of Police to the rank of Deputy Commissioners. The newly promoted Deputy Commissioners include David  Gbenga Ojo, Umaru Bello Bichi, Bala Salihu Jarumai, Makanjuola Abiodun, Shafii Abdulkarim, Mohammed Ajose, Mukter Bello, Delta Command and Mada mani Adamu. Others are Omololu Vaughan,  Linus  Ogbodo, Emmanuel Anene Ogbuanya, Tijani Richard  Gotom, Shehu  Sambo  Bawa Ibrahim, Specialists, Dr. Onwuegbuzie Gerald Awele (medical Doctor) and Hamza Ali, a nurse.

     Forty four Chief Superintendents of Police were elevated to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police including 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.

     The Commission also approved the promotion of 412 Superintendents of Police to the rank of Chief Superintendents.

     They include, Odey Peters Idaba, Emmanuel Peter Okoh, Mohammed Dan-Mallam Abdulrahaman, Fawole  Oludayo,  Ntum  Onyekachi. Nwaneri Georgina Oluchi, DPO Abakaliki Road and Tudon George. Others include 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, Sarah Maximus Oloto,  DCO, A Division Uyo, Usman Nuhu Iluobe, FCT Command, Ugwu Chiagozie, Ikpeamah Joy Chidinma, Nnamdi  Okeke, second in Command X Squad zone 13 Ukpo and Oke  Oluleke Oluseye CSO, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Others include Marcel Amaechi Ozochi second in Command SWAT Ebonyi Command, Isiaku Tanko, Secretary to former PSC Chairman, IGP Mike Okiro rtd,  Mojirade Obisiji, Admin Officer IGP Monitoring Unit, Oluseye Samuel Anota, IGP Special Investigation Unit, Force Headquarters, Agba Benedicta Mwuese, second in Command SPU Base 6 Portharcourt, John Okwa, DPO Ogui Enugu Command, Ejiofor  Charles Emenike DCO Abakpa Nike Enugu, Edobor Idowu, 25 PMF Azumini, Alexander  Bassey, DCO Nyanya Division Nasarawa state, Mohammed Kanoma Abdulrahaman, DPO Bompai Div, Kano, Chukwu  Peters Okike O/C Provost 54 PMF Onitsha, Okoro Chinedu Gabriel Commander  Tactical support Team, Niger state Command, Chukwuka Odum, Commander Anti Kidnapping Unit Enugu State Command, Ikemere Nduka Charles, DPO Nekede, Imo Command, Ikpa Sylvester Ujor Officer in charge D24 SCID (Disaster management) Uyo Akwa Ibom Command, Haanongon Alfred Terungwe, DPO Arochukwu, Abia State, Muhammad  Nazir, FCID Abuja, Ogunmuyiwa Rotimi, Cyril Daniel Dalyop, Commander Quick Response Squad Zone 2 Headquarters Onikan, Lagos, Fasasi Abiodun, IGP Special Special Investigation Unit Force Headquarters Abuja and Musa Diza Jikwoyi, 62 PMF, Kafanchan, Kaduna Command.

     Some of the DSPs promoted to the next rank of Superintendents are; 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.

     The Commission also confirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police Obike Elizabeth  attached to SPU National Assembly, Adeoye Olufemi Staff Officer PPRO, Lagos state Command, Osuagwu Precious Chioma, SPU Base 6, Portharcourt, Ani Emmanuel, Amamba John Eze, second in Command Provost SPU Base 29 Force Headquarters, Ella Mogbor, Chime Joan Nnenna, SCID Enugu, Apie Jeremiah, Chibuzor Wobounqawta, Igwe Dominic, Marcus Gah, Bello Abdullahi, Chinedu Agbo, Zakah Faruk, Ayoh Francis, Mathew Nwaosugwu, Bakinde Agyo, Patience Ohuabunwa, Aleleware Tomarautare and Sunday ladam Akwanga Division Nasarawa state amongst many others.

     Chairman of the Commission, DIG Argungu congratulated the newly promoted officers and called for their rededication to the service of the Nigerian nation.

  • Group petitions PSC over alleged unlawful arrest, extortion, frame-up of citizen

    Group petitions PSC over alleged unlawful arrest, extortion, frame-up of citizen

    The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) demanding urgent investigation and accountability for police officers accused of unlawfully arresting, detaining, extorting, and framing Mr. Eme Alfred Friday on fabricated terrorism charges.

     According to a statement signed by its Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, RULAAC alleged that Mr. Friday, described as a law-abiding Nigerian, was arrested without a warrant on June 26, 2025, by a police team led by Supol John Ilia and detained secretly at Area B Command, Apapa, Lagos, before being transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) in Enugu, under the command of Supol Chuks Odumu.

     For weeks, the family was denied access to him, while officers allegedly extorted money and issued threats.

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     After more than a month in custody, Mr. Friday was arraigned on August 4 before a Magistrate Court in Enugu on terrorism charges under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

     RULAAC claimed that the charges were based on a coerced confession authored by the AKS commander, while the only financial transaction cited was ₦7,500 sent to a local carpenter—a gesture of goodwill that was misrepresented as terrorism financing.

     The group also alleged that Mr. Friday’s family was intimidated by petitioning authorities, with threats that he could be charged with “any offence” unless they withdrew their complaints.

     “This brazen abuse of power, extortion, and criminalization of innocent citizens by rogue police officers is a grave violation of the constitution and international human rights standards,” RULAAC said.

     The organization urged the PSC to investigate and hold accountable the officers mentioned, including Supol Ilia, Supol Odumu, and DC Obiora Okonkwo of Zone 2 Lagos.

     It also called for disciplinary and criminal sanctions against those found culpable, review of the terrorism charges against Mr. Friday, and guarantees for the safety of his family and legal representatives.

     RULAAC warned that if such abuses go unchecked, innocent Nigerians would continue to live in fear of the police rather than see them as protectors.

     It vowed to continue monitoring the case and mobilising civil society, the media, and the international community until justice is achieved.

  • PSC elevates 55 top police officers, others

    PSC elevates 55 top police officers, others

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of twelve Commissioners of Police (CP) to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIG).

    The Commission also approved the promotion of 16 Deputy Commissioners to substantive Commissioners and 27 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy Commissioners. 

    PSC refused to promote one Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) who was said to be absent during the promotion exercise, but his name was not mentioned. 

    The Commission also approved the promotion of 145 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners which included General Duty Police Officers and specialists such as Officers from Airwing, Medical Doctors and Dentists, Pharmacists, Lab Scientists, physiotherapists and Nurses. Others are Priests, Airwing and aircraft Engineers. 

    Twenty-nine Superintendents of Police, all Specialists (Info-Tec, Works and AFIS) were also promoted to the next rank of Chief Superintendents of Police. The Commission also approved the promotion of 38 Deputy Superintendents (Specialists) to the next rank of Superintendents. 

    The twelve Commissioners of Police promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police are Johnson Oluwole Adenola, current Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, former Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police and former Deputy Commissioner Operations, Delta State Command;  Ako Benedict Gabriel, Current CP Anti-Fraud; Ahmadu Tijani Abdullahi, CP Jigawa state; Emmanuel  Adegbola Aina, acting AIG Intelligence, Force Intelligence; Omolara Ibidun Oloruntola;  Hassan Abdu Yababet, CP, Police College Jos; Bretet Emmanuel  Simon; CP Taraba;  Enyinnaya Inonachi Adiogu, CP FCID, Gombe Zonal Command; Aminu Baba Raji; CP Special Unit, FCID, Alagbon; Mohammed  Mu’azu Usman, CP Eastern Ports, Portharcourt  Festus Chinedu Oko, acting AIG DLS Department, Force Headquarters and Ronke Nurat Okunade, Special Fraud Unit FCID Annex Lagos. 

    The 16 Deputy Commissioners promoted to full Commissioners are; Uduak Otu Ita; Sheikh Mohammed Danko; Charles Ezekwesiri Dike; Nnana Oji Ama, DC Intelligence FCID; Gabriel Onyilo Eliagwu; Abiola Reuben Olutunde; Yakubu Useni Dankaro; Michael Adegoroye Falade; Aina Adesola and Umar Ahmed Chuso.

    Others are: Emefile Tony Osifo; Innocent Ilogbunam Anagbado; Musa Mohammed Sani; Victor Avwerosuo Erivwode, DC SEB, FCID; Omoikhudu Philip and Sylvester Edogbanya.

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    According to a statement on Monday by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the 27 Assistant Commissioners of Police elevated to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners are; Shehu Idris; David Adio Alalada acting DCP Admin, Enugu State Command; Dalhatu Basher; Hamzat Tambai; Abdulkarim Nuhu, Area Commander Port Harcourt; Olufemi Akinwale  Akinola; Sani Fudaiku Kura; Yakubu Isah; Isa Abubukar Adamu; Sunday Omonijo and Sunday  Akinlolu Okunola.

    Others are Abimbola  Shafkat Abdulraheem; Adekunle Murisiku Tokosi; Ibrahim Sumaila Musa;  Mohammed  Jega Musa; Musa Jibril;  Ali Isa Gumel; Dankal Umar Bello; Suleiman  Ladi Abdullahi; Suleiman  Sade; Ahmed Ataka Tanko and Shehu Aliyu. ACP Ndidiamaka Alifi Oguamalam, Police College Ikeja; Magawata Mode; Adedeji Adeniyi; Bello  Zaurah Tukur; Mohammed Muntari Mati and Mohammed Ajose were also promoted to Deputy Commissioners of Police.

    Zubairu Maina, Olufikayo Abimbola  Fawole, Stephen Olusola Olatise, Buhari Abdullahi and Akaniyere Etuk were some of the Chief Superintendents promoted to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners. 

    Others include Lateef Jaiyeola, CSP Admin, Force Education; Agbemoroti Clement Oloruntoba acting ACP Admin Zone 17 Akure and former DPO Bode Osi Olaoluwa, Osun state; Magaji Kabomo Mohammed, IGP Monitoring Unit; Chinedum Aniagbaso, ICT Force Headquarters; Abdullahi  Mohammed Deba, Gender Unit, Force Intelligence; Mohammed Sani Idris, Commander SPU BASE 7 Abuja; Barau Dalhatu Bafarawa FCID and Ugwuodo Chika, Homicide  section, FCID Abuja.

    Adeoye Benjamin  Oyekunle acting ACP X squad, Akure Ondo state Command; Sani El-Mustapha, CRU, Force Headquarters; Sani Mohammed Babainna and Olabode Olawole of the Airwing Unit among others.

    The successful Officers underwent examination and interview sessions conducted by the Commission.  

    DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, Chairman of the Commission’s Standing Committee on Police matters coordinated the promotion exercises and presented the report to the Commission in Plenary for consideration and approval.

    PSC Chairman Hashimu Argungu said the promotion exams have come to stay in line with global best practices and advised the Officers to sit up or to be shown the way out.

    Argungu said the Police Force of the 21st Century must be good enough to hold their own anywhere and ensure that Nigeria is freed from criminals and criminality. 

    He congratulated the successful candidates and urged them to rededicate themselves to the service of their nation.

  • PSC to start 2025 recruitment

    PSC to start 2025 recruitment

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said it is concluding arrangements for the recruitment of Cadets and Constables into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for this year.

    PSC Chairman Hashimu Argungu, a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), led the commission’s management delegation on a visit to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in Abuja.

    During the visit, the PSC chairman sought NDPC’s partnership and cooperation for this year’s police recruitment.

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    Argungu solicited the agency’s assistance to ensure that only credible Nigerians are recruited into the NPF.

    The PSC chairman, who noted that data rules the world, added that with accurate and protected data, “we can plan and ensure that proper background checks will be received on all the applicants who are desirous for a career in the Nigeria Police Force”.

    He added: “We are here to fortify the commission in its recruitment exercises. We need to know who we are recruiting and we want to partner with you to make it a success.”

  • PSC begins promotion interviews for inspectors across 17 police zonal commands

    PSC begins promotion interviews for inspectors across 17 police zonal commands

    …PSC, top police officers to monitor exercise

    The Departmental Selection Board (DSB) interview for Inspectors aspiring to be promoted to the rank of unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP II) is set to begin on Monday, May 19, 2025, across all 17 Police Zonal Command Headquarters nationwide.

    The promotion exercise will be jointly supervised by the Police Service Commission (PSC) and senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure transparency and fairness.

    Commissioners of the PSC are also expected to monitor the process within their respective geo-political zones to uphold the integrity of the exercise.

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    Chairman of the Commission, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Argungu, reaffirmed that the promotion interview is strictly merit-based and cautioned against any attempt to influence the process. He warned that anyone found compromising the credibility of the exercise would be sanctioned.

    In a statement issued on Sunday by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC, Argungu emphasized that promotions within the Nigeria Police Force will continue to be guided by merit, competence, and available vacancies.

    He urged officers scheduled for the interview to adequately prepare and earn their promotion, adding that the Commission is committed to cultivating a culture in the Force that prioritizes professionalism and innovation, especially in today’s era of intelligence-driven policing.

    The PSC Chairman also called on candidates to trust the system and contribute to a smooth and credible promotion process.

  • PSC chairman warns against financial inducement ahead of Police Inspectors’ promotion interview

    PSC chairman warns against financial inducement ahead of Police Inspectors’ promotion interview

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Monday announced that the Departmental Selection Board (DSB) interview for Police Inspectors eligible for promotion to the rank of Unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP 2) will commence on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the 17 Police Zonal Command Headquarters across the country.

    PSC said the interview is a crucial requirement for senior Inspectors aspiring to the next rank.

    The Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd.), confirmed that PSC staff would be deployed to all the Zonal Command Headquarters to oversee the promotion interviews in collaboration with officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

    Argungu warned against any form of financial inducement during the exercise, cautioning candidates against contributing money to PSC officials or police officers involved in the interview process.

    “The Commission will deal ruthlessly with any Police Officer or Officers found to be involved in any way, attempting to induce or compromise officials of the Commission or Police Officers supervising the exercise,” he stated.

    According to a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC boss further stressed that officers caught engaging in such acts would not only face severe sanctions but would also be publicly disgraced.

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    Argungu acknowledged the existence of corrupt practices during previous promotion exercises, where contributions were allegedly collected from candidates and handed over to supervising officials.

    He assured that the Commission is committed to ending such discreditable acts and would ensure that the Departmental Selection Board operates transparently and fairly.

    “Promotion and its processes in the Nigeria Police Force will henceforth be based strictly on merit and the availability of vacancies,” he emphasised.

    The PSC Chairman advised officers scheduled for the promotion interviews to adequately prepare and face the interview panel confidently, assuring that only merit would determine their advancement.

    He reiterated the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains capable and ready to secure the nation, maintain law and order, and allow citizens to pursue their daily activities in a safe environment.

  • PSC promotes 38 ACPs to DCPs

    PSC promotes 38 ACPs to DCPs

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved  the promotion of 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP) to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP). 

    The Commission also elevated 100 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSP) to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACP). 

    The Commission took the decision Thursday at the continuation of its extraordinary Plenary Meeting holding  at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi Abuja and presided over by Its Chairman, DIG. Hashimu Argungu rtd. 

    The meeting was also attended by Justice  Adamu Paul Galmuje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd,  Commissioner representing the Police and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani Secretary to the Commission. 

    The new Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP) are: Emmanuel  Deenom,  Olufemi Takeet, yusuf Doki Sani, Joseph  Habakkuk Anche, Faruku Umaru, Danladi Daura, Benedict  Omotomilola Olomo,  Bernard Adedayo Ojewale, Aminudeen Mohammed, Mohammed lawal  Bello, and  Mohammed sabo Haladu.

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    Others are:  Baba Gana  Saje,  Maman Bello Tambuwal Abubakar  Bello Mustapha, Haruna Adamu, Uzairu Abdullahi, Dashuwar Tepnyakas,  Braide Elekima,  Usman Garik,  Musa Abdullahi, Kabiru Salisu,  Uchenna Ani, Innocent  Oguejiofor Umuerie Mathew  Obiuwevbi, Gabriel Odiaka Dibie and  Olufemi  Olabanji Kayode, State CID, Osogbo,  Osun State Command. 

    Ikenna Kenneth Ezeani, Force Secretary’s Office  Afolaranmi Omotayo, Ibrahim Yidi, Isyaku Usman, Rasaq Abdulsalam, Olajide Agboola, Chioma Onwukaike, Abayomi Agbana, Ibrahim Miringa Musa, Umar  Sokoto Abubakar,  James Ekanem Usen and Dauda Buba Fika were the other Assistant Commissioners promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners. 

    Some of the Chief Superintendents of Police who were promoted to Assistant Commissioners are: Ibrahim Mohammed  Agava, Akinloye Joseph  Oyegade, Rilwanu Mohammed  Dutse, Ibrahim  Aliyu Jauro,  Abdulmajid Isah, Fidelity Lohya Labong, Anthony Olusola Ojo, Ibrahim Muktar, Abdulrahaman  Idris and Aminu Hamza.

    Also promoted Assistant Commissioners are; Clement  Ugochukwu Ezejiofor,  Peter  Obiyo Ihechere,  Benjamin  Chidozie Egbu, Joy Ugo Elemoke, Mansur Mahmud Tafida, Area Command  Ido Osi, Ekiti State, Mohammed  Ibrahim second in Command Zonal CID Zone 3, Yola, Jude Ohaja, State CID, Awka, and Chinyere Ajuolachi Akalaga,  DPO, Lokogoma, FCT.

    Godfrey  Ogbeide Victor, former DPO Utako, FCT, and now Commander Scorpion Squad Abbattoir, FCT, Banawi  Ishiaku, DPO  Otu Jeremi, Ughelli  South, Delta State, Abbas Abubakar,  DPO Ikot Abasi Akwa Ibom and Celestine Tochukwu Umeh were  also promoted to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners  amongst others.

    According to a statement on Friday by the Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, PSC Chairman said the Commission will continue to be faithful in granting deserving Police Officers their due promotion. 

    He however advised that they should reciprocate Commission’s faithfulness by rededicating themselves to the service of our country.

    Argungu said the Commission expect that the war against insurgency and banditry should be given the required attention.

  • JUST IN: PSC promotes three CPs to AIGs

    JUST IN: PSC promotes three CPs to AIGs

    …16 DCPs to CPs

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Tuesday approved the promotion of Commissioner of Police (CP) Garba Ahmed, CP Yobe State Command; Nemi Edwin Osigoboka Iwo, CP Border Patrol and CP Salman Garba Dogo, CP Kwara State Command to their next rank of Assistant Inspectors General (AIG) of Police.

    CP Ahmed from Katsina State was former Deputy Commissioner, Operations, Enugu State Command and Oyo State respectively.

    CP Iwo was formerly CP CTU, Force Headquarters, CP Force Intelligence and CP Edo state Command.

    CP Dogo was former CP General Intelligence, Force CID, CP Armament and CP Kano State. 

    According to a statement issued by the PSC Head Media and Publicity, Ikechukwu Ani: “The 16 Deputy Commissioners promoted to substantive Commissioners of Police were Audu Baba Umaru who was promoted and retired. Others were Cyriacus Enechukwu; Gombit Kopshella Bangs; Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo; Mamman Bitrus Giwa; Rosemary Okpoho Akpan; Umar Hassan Kabir and Usman Kanfani Jibrin.

    “Naziru Abdulmajid; Osadolor Olaye; Modi Jonthan Filiya; Sani Omolori; Hassan Gwani Saleh; Hammed Sule; Ayodele Rowland Adeyemi; and Justine  Obiora Oranwusi, Director of Works, Force Headquarters were also promoted to substantive Commissioners of Police.

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    “The promotions were the highpoints of an extraordinary Meeting of the Commission presided over by Commission Chairman,  DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni  and attended by Hon Justice  Paul Adamu Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd fdc, Honourable Commissioner representing the Police  and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani,  Secretary to the Commission. 

    “The candidates for promotion were subjected to Written examination and oral interview.  Commission Chairman, DIG Argungu rtd, used the occasion of the interactive session to warn the Officers to stay clear of civil matters such as land, marital issues, debt collection etc and allow the courts to adjudicate on such matters.

    “DIG Argungu said the Commission will deal decisively with any of them caught engaging in such matters. He said the Commission will continue to monitor them and support them to give off their best”.