Abuja sees 93 police officers rise through ranks in latest PSC approvals

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has given its approval for the advancement of 93 senior police officers to higher ranks. This significant decision came after these officers successfully cleared a recently concluded written examination and oral interview held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. These major approvals were among the key resolutions reached during the PSC’s plenary meeting, which took place on Wednesday at its corporate office in the federal capital.

According to a statement released on Wednesday by Torty Kalu, the PSC spokesman, the promotions encompass the elevation of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). Additionally, 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) have been moved up to the rank of Commissioner of Police, while 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) are now Deputy Commissioners of Police. Furthermore, 33 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) have been promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police.

The statement specifically named the newly promoted AIGs as Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent, and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.

Kalu further confirmed that the commission also elevated 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive position of Commissioner of Police. Among these are Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo, and Zainab A. Pembi.

In a related development, 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police have been moved up to Deputy Commissioner of Police, with 33 Chief Superintendents of Police also receiving promotions to Assistant Commissioner of Police.

Beyond the senior officer promotions, the PSC also endorsed the confirmation of appointment for 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II), who will now hold the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I).

Following the official announcement of the promotions, the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd), extended his congratulations to the newly elevated officers. He implored them to uphold the trust placed in them by rendering exceptional service.

Argungu specifically instructed the promoted personnel to consistently demonstrate “truthfulness, transparency and accountability” in their professional conduct. He further cautioned them to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and steer clear of any engagement in civil disagreements, particularly those concerning land issues. The PSC Chairman also reminded the officers about the importance of safeguarding their integrity throughout their service, emphasizing the reality of life after retirement. “Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you,” Argungu stated, reinforcing his message.