Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate deployment of 38 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various state commands and formations across the country.
This major shake-up to police operations in Nigeria aims to address security challenges and enhance effective policing nationwide, according to a statement made available to journalists Friday, by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The newly assigned CPs to state commands include:
- CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba – Zamfara State
- CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon – Taraba State
- CP Christopher Ado Emmanuel – Yobe State
- CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin – Cross River State
- CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman – Niger State
- CP Sani Omolori Aliyu – Bauchi State
- CP Bello Shehu – Katsina State
- CP Saka Adewale Ajao – Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
- CP Ojo Adekimi – Kwara State
Additionally, 29 CPs have been posted to various police formations to bolster specialized operations and administrative functions. The IGP emphasized that each CP is tasked with implementing strategies tailored to the unique security needs of their respective areas, ensuring proactive and effective policing.
IGP Egbetokun charged the newly deployed officers to prioritize their responsibilities in curbing insecurity and misconduct, reinforcing the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to upholding law and order through robust intelligence-led policing.
“Each CP will be tasked with implementing tailored strategies that reflect the unique requirements of their respective formations, ensuring that policing is both proactive and effective,” the statement added.
The IGP’s strategic appointments are expected to invigorate the nation’s security architecture, as well as foster a safer environment for all citizens as the nation continues to combat sundry security threats.
