IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Police Force Reorganization, Posts 25 Senior Officersa

IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Police Force Reorganization, Posts 25 Senior Officers

In a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the immediate redeployment of 25 senior officers. This reshuffle includes the posting of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to key strategic positions and 18 Commissioners of Police (CPs) assigned to AIG offices, pending approval from the Police Service Commission (PSC).

Key Postings of AIGs

The newly assigned AIGs and their respective offices are:

AIG Margaret Ochalla – AIG FCID Annex, Lagos

AIG Abayomi Peter Oladipo – AIG Zone 13, Ukpo

AIG Fred Ekokotu – AIG Zone 11, Osogbo

AIG Iwo Nemi Edwin Osigboka – AIG Border Patrol Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja

AIG Garba Ahmed – AIG Department of Training and Development (DTD), Force Headquarters, Abuja

AIG Salman Dogo – AIG Zone 5, Benin

AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu – AIG Zone 9, Umuahia


18 CPs Redeployed as Acting AIGs

Eighteen Commissioners of Police have also been assigned to AIG offices across the country, pending PSC approval. They include:

CP Patrick Adedeji Atayero – Commandant, Police Academy, Kano

CP Tolani Alausa – AIG Zone 16, Yenagoa

CP Musibau Ajani – AIG Zone 17, Akure

CP Mobolaji Victor Olaiya – AIG DICT, Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Laolu Adegbite, MFR – AIG Interpol, Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Clement Robert – AIG Community Policing, Research & Planning, Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Gyongon Augustine Grimah – AIG Zone 10, Sokoto

CP Thomas Abraham Nabhon – AIG ONSA

CP Musa Auwal Mohammed – AIG Zone 3, Yola

CP Mohammed Shehu Dalijan – AIG CTU, Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Olatunji Disu – AIG SPU, Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu – AIG Zone 12, Bauchi

CP Fasuba Akinyele – AIG Investment, Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Musa Kareem – AIG Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos

CP Chukwudi Chris Ariekpere – AIG FCID Annex, Enugu

CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa – AIG Zone 14, Katsina

CP Godwin I. Eze – AIG DFA, Force Headquarters, Abuja

CP Abel J. Zwalchir Miri – AIG Communications, Force Headquarters, Abuja


Commitment to Police Reform and Enhanced Security

The IGP has charged all newly posted officers to approach their new responsibilities with dedication and professionalism. He emphasized the importance of strict supervision, diligence, and alignment with ongoing police reforms aimed at improving security and service delivery across the nation.

This comprehensive redeployment is part of the Nigeria Police Force’s broader effort to reposition itself for more effective law enforcement and public safety.

Signed:

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja
13th March 2025