Police Deploy DIG, 17 Commissioners

Linus Aleke in Abuja

The Nigerian Police Force has approved the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Mohammed Usaini Gumel, alongside 17 Commissioners of Police, to key departments, commands and formations across the country.

The deployment, according to the Force, is aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, improving public safety and boosting overall service delivery nationwide.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, authorised the postings as part of ongoing efforts to reposition the Force for greater efficiency.

Under the new arrangement, DIG Gumel has been deployed to head the Force Intelligence Department (FID). Similarly, CP Aina Adesola has been posted to the Delta State Police Command, CP Umar Mohammed Hajedia to the Kebbi State Police Command, and CP Iyamah Daniel Edobor to the Bayelsa State Police Command.

Other deployments include CP Osagie John Agans-Irabor as Commissioner of Police, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, FCID Annex, Lagos; CP Johnson Ayodeji Babalola as Commissioner of Police, Special Enquiries Bureau, FCID, Abuja; and CP Adepegba K. Adetoye as Commissioner of Police, Marine Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Also redeployed are CP Tabitha Bako as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Kaduna; CP Umar Ali Fagge as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Ikeja; CP Audu Garba Bosso as Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID Annex, Kaduna; and CP Edwin Esiunnoh Ogbeghagha as Commissioner of Police, Community Policing, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Others include CP Arikpo Ofem Ikpi as Commissioner of Police, Investment Office, Department of Logistics and Supply, Force Headquarters, Abuja; CP Cyril Uchenna Obiozo as Commissioner of Police, Maritime Command, Lagos; CP Samuel Yerima as Coordinator of Courses, Police Staff College, Jos; and CP Alhaji Mohammed Danlandi as Commissioner of Police, X-Squad, FCID Annex, Kaduna.

Further postings include CP Richard Bala Gara as Commissioner of Police, Inspectorate, Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters; CP Lasisi A. Titilola as Commissioner of Police, Railway Command, Lagos; and CP Obuagbaka C. John as Commissioner of Police, Safer Highway, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The Inspector-General of Police has charged the deployed senior officers to bring their wealth of experience to bear in their new assignments by providing purposeful, result-oriented leadership, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct, and ensuring strict adherence to the rule of law.