The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced a major shake-up in the leadership structure of the Nigeria Police Force, approving the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Dankwara Adamu Mohammed as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), representing the North East geopolitical zone.
The appointment, which takes effect immediately, follows the retirement of DIG Sahabu Abubakar Yahaya.
In a statement issued on Friday, October 17, 2025, by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission also confirmed the promotion of several senior officers across various ranks in what it described as a strategic move to strengthen command and operational leadership within the Force.
According to the statement, Commissioner of Police (CP) Abibo Deinma Reuben has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), while eleven Deputy Commissioners of Police were elevated to substantive Commissioners of Police.
The newly promoted Commissioners include Naziru Bello Kankarofi, Nendel Joseph Gomwalk, Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, Wilson Aniefiok Akpan, Morkwap Dongshal, Abdullateef Ajape Yusuf, Cletus Nwadiogbu (Deputy Commissioner, Finance and Administration, Taraba State), Ahmed Mohammed Bello, Abdulraheem Nurudeen, Patrick Daaor, and Umar Mohammed Hadejia.
The promotions were ratified during the Commission’s 2nd Plenary Meeting, presided over by the Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), mni, at the Solomon Arase Conference Hall, Abuja. Also in attendance were Honourable Commissioners Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), fdc, Justice Christine Ladi Dabup, and Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.
The PSC also approved the promotion of thirteen Assistant Commissioners of Police to the rank of Deputy Commissioners. The list includes David Gbenga Ojo, Umaru Bello Bichi, Bala Salihu Jarumai, Makanjuola Abiodun, Shafii Abdulkarim, Mohammed Ajose, Mukter Bello (Delta Command), and Madamani Adamu, among others.
Forty-four Chief Superintendents of Police were also elevated to Assistant Commissioners, including Victoria Olayinka Mulero of SPU Base 22, Oyo State; Alirat Odunola Adedeji; Olufunmilola Oluwaseun Amore; Ezeokafor Emmanuel Nnonso; and Conchita Ngozi Uzoma Braide.
Additionally, 412 Superintendents of Police were promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendents, with notable names such as Odey Peters Idaba, Emmanuel Peter Okoh, and Ngozi Ajaegbu of the Police Special Fraud Unit, Lagos Annex.
Several Deputy Superintendents were also elevated to the rank of Superintendents, while a number of Assistant Superintendents of Police had their appointments confirmed, including officers attached to the SPU National Assembly, Lagos Command, and the Force Headquarters.
Chairman of the Commission, DIG Argungu (rtd), congratulated the newly promoted officers, urging them to demonstrate renewed commitment to national service and professional excellence.
“The Commission expects that these promotions will inspire greater dedication, discipline, and efficiency in the discharge of their duties,” Argungu said.
The plenary session continues today, Friday, October 17, 2025