Following the recent decoration of six new Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has assigned them to vital roles within the Nigeria Police Force. This move aims to strategically position the force for optimal performance. The IGP has tasked the newly posted officers to make an immediate impact, ensuring the force’s mission, vision, and policies are upheld.

According to Force Spokesperson ACP Olumumyiwa Adejobi, the strategic postings of senior officers are designed to tap into their wealth of experience and expertise. This move aims to enhance operational efficiency and bolster the force’s capacity to tackle emerging security challenges.

DIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar, mni., has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), while DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, fdc., will now head the Force Intelligence Department (FID). DIG Williams Adebowale fdc., assumes responsibility for the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi, mni., takes charge of the Department of Operations (DOPs). DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat has been assigned to the Department of Logistics and Supply (DLS), and DIG Idegwu Basil Okuoma will lead the Department of Research and Planning (R&P).

In addition to the newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, the Inspector-General of Police has reassigned DIG Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya to head the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).

The Inspector-General of Police is optimistic that the newly appointed senior officers will excel in their roles and make significant contributions to the Nigeria Police Force’s overall effectiveness. He’s counting on their wealth of experience to bring about positive change and boost the force’s impact. Essentially, he has entrusted them with key leadership positions, expecting them to lead with distinction, inspire confidence, and foster trust with the public.

The Inspector-General of Police has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strategic personnel redeployments, aiming to maximize their potential. The force remains steadfast in its mission to ensure citizens’ safety and security, confident that these tactical postings will bolster its capacity to achieve this critical goal.