The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of eight senior officers to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs).
The approval signalled the retirement of 7 DIGs from the Force
A press statement by PSC, Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, on Tuesday, in Abuja, said the approval was based on “zonal representation”.
“The PSC has approved the re-constitution of the Management Team of the Nigeria Police Force based on zonal representation with effect from Monday, January, 28, 2019.
“The approval was the high-point of the 4th plenary meeting of the commission held in Abuja on Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29 2019 and presided over by PSC Chairman, IGP Musiliu Smith (retd).
“The commission approved the appointment of eight DIGs with one of them, Usman Yakubu, promoted and to proceed on terminal leave.
“Others are Aminchi Samaila Baraya, the most senior AIG from North-east, who will represent the zone; Usman Tilli Abubakar, representing the North-west; Abdulmajid Ali, former AIG representing North–central and Fredrick Taiwo Lakanu, former AIG, Operations and until his appointment, the Force Secretary, representing the South-west. He was also former CP, Imo state, and had also headed SARS, Lagos”, Ani said.
According to him, “Also in the team, are Godwin C. Nwobodo, former AIG, Boarder Patrol, AIG, Zone 7, Abuja, until his appointment and former CP, Courses, at the Police Academy, POLAC, Wudil, Kano, representing South-east; Anthony Ogbizi Michael, former CP, Ebonyi and Delta states, representing South-south; and Yakubu Jibrin from North-central but appointed on seniority consideration.
The commission also approved the retirement of seven former DIGs, even as Chairman of the Commission, IGP Smith, charged the new management team to give the acting IGP maximum cooperation and support to move the Force forward.
The spokesperson said Smith pledged the guidance of the commission to the new team and reminded them that they are coming in at a very critical time in the life of our nation. “You must be dedicated and committed to ensuring the sustenance of our nation’s democracy. You must get prepared to confront the challenges that will come your way and also ensure that the forthcoming general elections are free, fair and credible and citizens guaranteed their freedom to choose their leaders without hindrance”.
He noted that the approval “has been conveyed to the acting IGP for implementation in a letter signed by the commission chairman”.
