IGP Decorates 30 New AIGs, CPs As 84 Senior Officers Elevated In Major Police Reform Push

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

ABUBA — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 13 newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) in a formal ceremony at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, following the elevation of 84 senior officers.

The event, held on Monday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, also saw the promotion of 54 Deputy Commissioners (DCPs) and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), marking one of the largest single-batch elevations of senior officers in recent times.

In his address, IGP Disu emphasised that the elevations were a formal recognition of merit, discipline, and proven capacity.

He characterised the promotions not merely as rewards but as a strategic investment in leadership aimed at meeting the national demand for a more effective, accountable, and responsive police force.

The IGP explicitly charged the newly decorated officers to lead by example, maintaining a policy of zero tolerance for indiscipline, corruption, or dereliction of duty within their respective commands.

Reaffirming his vision for the force, IGP Disu underscored his commitment to people-oriented policing, stating that respect for human rights and active community engagement remain non-negotiable operational principles.

The Inspector-General further announced that all newly promoted AIGs will proceed on a mandatory Strategic Leadership Retreat commencing Tuesday, 24th March 2026.

The retreat, organised in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is designed to deepen transformational leadership standards and modern policing ethics among the force’s senior leadership.

The newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are:

· AIG Christopher Ado Emmanuel
· AIG Joseph Eribo
· AIG Miller Gajere Dantawaye
· AIG Henry Ifeanyi Uche
· AIG Olanrewaju Peter Ogunlowo
· AIG Mohammed Dahiru, fdc
· AIG Dankombo Faling Morris
· AIG Bello Shehu
· AIG Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba
· AIG Ahmed Musa
· AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh
· AIG Simeon Udofia Akpanudom, fdc
· AIG Haruna Olufemi

Also decorated at the event were CP Abdulrahim Audu Shaibu, CP Sarah Idowu Ehindero, and CP Rebbecca Uchenna Okereke, among other newly elevated Commissioners of Police.

The ceremony was graced by distinguished guests, including Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former Deputy Senate President; Her Excellency, Patience Jonathan, former First Lady of Nigeria; Retired IGP Sunday Ehindero, NPM, CON; and Prof. Placid Njoku, former Deputy Governor of Imo State.

Also in attendance were Engineer Mohammed Abdulmutalik, representing the Governor of Kogi State; Hon. Ahmad Lawal, representing the Governor of Adamawa State; and Commodore BA Francis, representing the Commandant of the National Defence College.

The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, confirmed the details of the promotion and decoration ceremony in a statement issued to the press.

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