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The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Constables.

The application portal, which opened on 15th December 2025, has now been extended to close on 8th February 2026.

This decision followed the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation.

According to a statement issued by Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, PSC, Torty Kalu, while some states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna have high application numbers, states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra have notably lower submissions.

He said the extension aims to ensure equitable representation nationwide. All eligible Nigerians, particularly from the above-mentioned states with fewer applications, are strongly encouraged to apply via the official portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.

Kalu said, “State Governments, Local Government Councils, sociocultural organizations, religious bodies, community leaders, and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to mobilize and sensitize eligible citizens within their jurisdictions to apply before the new deadline.

“The PSC and NPF reaffirm their commitment to a fair and transparent recruitment process”.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday refuted claims of undue delay in the promotion of police inspectors following the 2025 Departmental Selection Board (DSB) exercise.

PSC described a recent online report as misleading, speculative, and based on unverified anonymous sources.

According to a statement issued by Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission reacted to an article titled; “We’ve Done Everything Required’: Police Inspectors Protest Delayed Promotion Months After Passing 2025 Board Exercise.”

The PSC said the publication misrepresented its procedures and falsely portrayed the Commission as being silent and unresponsive.

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and merit-based promotions within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), stressing that all promotions are conducted strictly in line with established guidelines and statutory provisions.

According to the Kalu, officers who participated in the 2025 DSB exercise were duly informed through official channels on the status of their evaluations, contrary to claims in the report.  

“The assertion of ‘total silence’ or ‘no explanation’ from the PSC or Force Headquarters is incorrect,” the statement said, noting that the Commission maintains comprehensive records of official communications.

Officers with concerns were advised to seek clarification through their respective commands or directly from the PSC.

The Commission also dismissed claims that inspector-level promotions had been deliberately stalled while senior officers were promoted within weeks, explaining that promotions across different ranks follow distinct procedural tracks.

It noted that senior officer promotions often involve fewer candidates and streamlined processes, while inspector-level promotions require more extensive verification due to the larger number of officers involved.

According to the PSC, the 2025 DSB exercise conducted in December 2025 was successfully concluded, and the processing of results is ongoing in line with approved timelines.

The Commission added that efforts had been intensified to finalize and announce the promotions within the coming days, in line with administrative and fiscal requirements.

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Addressing suggestions of widespread demoralization among junior officers, the PSC described such claims as speculative and unreflective of the general mood within the Force.

It stated that no formal complaints had been received through institutional channels, urging officers to utilize established grievance procedures rather than resorting to media platforms.

Under the leadership of its chairman, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, and in collaboration with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, the PSC reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and career progression of all police personnel.

The Commission highlighted its record of promoting thousands of officers in recent years, assuring that due diligence in the promotion process is aimed at ensuring integrity and equity, not delay or neglect.

The PSC further urged media organizations to verify information with the Commission before publishing reports capable of undermining public confidence in national institutions.

Kalu advised members of the public and serving officers seeking accurate information to contact the PSC Public Affairs Section or visit the Commission’s official website: www.psc.gov.ng.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 775 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to higher ranks following rigorous written examinations and oral interviews conducted at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 

The process was presided over by the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd).

Among those elevated, AIG Mohammed Usman Gumel was promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). 

Prior to his promotion, he served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Community Policing Project (CPP) Department, Research and Planning, at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja.

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

Additionally, thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to the rank of Commissioners of Police. The newly promoted Commissioners are: DCP Babalola Ayodeji Johnson (NPF NCCC), DCP Ali Umar Fage (DFA, Port Authority, Lagos), DCP Cyril Uche Obiozo (Admin, Cross River Command), DCP Adepegba K. Adetoye (Admin, Edo Command), DCP Tabitha Bako (Anti-Human Trafficking, FCID), DCP Ofem Ikpi Arikpo (DCA, Bayelsa Command), DCP Edwin Ogbeghagha (Ops Zone 17, Akure), DCP Audu Garba Bosso (Operations, Borno State Command), DCP Samuel Yerima Gimba (DC “A”, Benue State), DCP Alhaji Mohammed Danladi (DC “A”, Taraba), DCP Richard Bala Gara (DFA, Nasarawa), DCP Lasisi Adekunle Titilola (X Squad FID, Lagos), and DCP John Obiuagbaka (Staff College, Joshua).

Thirty (30) Assistant Commissioners of Police were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police including: ACP Muhammad Nuhu Diggi, AC 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, AC 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, AC ‘A” Dops FHQ; ACP Titus Ayodeji, C/O 33 PMF Ado Ekiti, ACP Garba Fakai  Umar, A/C Osogbo; and others.

Fifty-one (51) Chief Superintendents of Police were elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police, including: CSP Davidson Okechukwu Ndubueze, DPO Okija; CSP Muktari Bello, Delta state Command; CSP Obediah Okezie, DPO World Bank Umuahia, and others.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, the Commission also elevated Five Hundred and Forty Two (542) Superintendents of Police to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police, including: 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 (119) Deputy Superintendents of Police were promoted to Superintendents of Police. Among those promoted are: 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 (12) Assistant Superintendents of Police were promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police.

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

DIG Argungu emphasized 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.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday explained why AIG Idowu Owohunwa, CP Benneth Igwe, DCP Simon Lough, and 191 other officers who were retired over alleged age falsification may not be reinstated.

This came after the National Industrial Court, Abuja Division, ordered the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to immediately reinstate the 196 officers from Cadet ASP Force Courses 18, 19, and 20, following the February 2025 scandal.

The officers challenged their forced retirement from the police force despite neither completing 35 years of service nor reaching the mandatory age of 60.

The suit cited a March 4, 2025, video and a memo, which directed the immediate retirement of certain senior officers over an age falsification scandal, which the officers consistently denied.

Responding in a statement, the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, acknowledged the judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria between ACP Chinedu Ambrose Emengaha and the Police Service Commission in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/28/2025.

The judgment read, “It is hereby declared that the date of first appointment into the service of the Claimants, as contained in their respective appointment letters, is not subject to a review by the Defendants.

“It is also declared that the members of Cadet ASP (Force Entrants) of Courses 18, 19, and 20 who are yet to serve 35 years of pensionable service or have not attained the age of 60 years, are by virtue of the said judgment of the National Industrial Court delivered by Hon. Justice O.O Oyewunmi in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/345/2019 – ACP Ambrose Emengaha and ORS V. Police Service Commission and 2 ORS, and NICN/ABJ/353/20219 – CSP SUNDAY Okuguni and ORS V. Police Service Commission and 2 ORS, excluded from the decision of the 1st Defendant at her first extraordinary meeting of the 6th Management Board held on 31st January 2025, approving the immediate retirement of those officers who have spent 35 years in service or above 60 years in age.

“A declaration is made stating that by virtue of the said judgments of the National Industrial Court affirming the date of appointment of the Claimants as Cadet Officers as a fresh appointment, the said appointment is not a merger of service.

“It is hereby declared that the Defendants cannot, by any decision, set aside the valid and subsisting judgments of this Court delivered by Hon. Justice O.O Oyewunmi in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/345/2019 – ACP Ambrose Emengaha and ORS V. Police Service Commission and 2 ORS, and NICN/ABJ/353/20219 – CSP Sunday Okuguni and ORS V. Police Service Commission and 2 ORS, same having been implemented by the Defendants since 29th July 2021.

“An Order is made setting aside the 1st Defendant’s directive to the 2nd and 3rd Defendants contained in the press release of 31st January 2025, as it concerns Courses 18, 19, and 20 Force Entrants.

“An Order of perpetual injunction is also made restraining the Defendants jointly and severally from unlawfully and illegally reviewing the issue of dates of appointment of Cadet ASPs of Force Entrants Courses 18, 19, and 20 already settled by the Judgments of the National Industrial Court.

“An Order of perpetual injunction is also made restraining the Defendants jointly and severally from unlawfully and illegally retiring any member of Force Entrants Courses 18, 19, and 20 who have not attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.”

Ani noted, “Nothing in the above decision of the court specifically orders the reinstatement of the officers as alleged by the Sahara Reporters, or specifically mentions any other officer.”

“The public should note further that the Commission is studying the decision of the Court with a view to taking appropriate steps, including exercising its right to appeal.

“Furthermore, the Commission notes with much concern that the officers specifically referred to in the Sahara Reporters news filed a separate suit before the same court, that is: AIG Idowu Owohunwa, AIG Benneth Igwe, DCP Simon Lough VS Police Service Commission AND 7 ORS with Suit No. NICN/ABJ/88/2025 is challenging their retirement from the Nigeria Police Force, which is awaiting the attention of the Court.

“It is important to conclude this Statement by restating that the Commission is a responsible organization with one of its cardinal principles as ‘obedience to the rule of law’, and it will not do anything to disparage the sanctity of the judiciary.”

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has urged senior police officers taking the ongoing promotion examinations to take the exercise seriously, stressing that there will be no shortcuts to success.

The Commission said the exams are compulsory, with 630 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) sitting for promotion to the rank of Superintendent of Police at the Parry Osayande Auditorium, PSC Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.

Declaring the exams open, retired Supreme Court Justice and PSC Commissioner representing the Judiciary, Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, said the Commission would continue to encourage officers to seek knowledge and improve their mental capacity for effective service delivery.

PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement, confirmed the continuation of the compulsory promotion exercise on Friday, September 19, 2025.

“Justice Galumje told the Officers that going forward, the promotion exams will determine their future.

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“DIG Taiwo Lakanu rtd, fdc, Chairman of the Commission’s Standing Committee on Police matters, said in his introductory remarks to the Officers that Police promotion exams were not only timely and necessary but would help the image of the Force.

“There is a systemic rot in the Force, and that is why we are not much regarded any longer. The police is the only security Agency where there is no Promotion examination. 

“We have decided to do exams; if you fail, you fail. We will continue to do the exams, and it will help the image of the Police Institution in the eyes of the public.

“DIG Lakanu also warned the Officers not to give money to any Staff of the Commission. We will send you away if caught bribing our staff. Please don’t embarrass us, don’t give, our staff cannot help you, he admonished the Officers.

“The Promotion examinations and interviews continue next week with the Commissioner’s cadre, with the Plenary Meeting expected to hold later this month.

“Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has promised that the Commission will continue to ensure that promotions in the Nigeria Police are timely, credible, transparent, and merit-based.

“DIG Argungu said the promotions must be earned and justifiable, insisting that the Promotion examination for Officers will give credibility and respect to Officers wearing new ranks.

“The Police of our dream should be the Police that can work with minimal supervision and can deliver without undue influence, the PSC Chairman noted.”