Breaking: IGP Shuffles Police Leadership, Appoints Jimoh To Lagos
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, has approved a major redeployment of senior officers across key departments and formations within the Nigeria Police Force.
The directive, contained in an internal “Most Immediate” wireless message from Force Headquarters in Abuja, underscores the urgency of the new postings.
According to the communication, several Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) have been reassigned to strategic roles. AIG Ado Emmanuel was posted to the Department of Research and Planning, while AIG Joseph Eribo moved to the Armament Department. Miller G. Dantawaye was deployed to Operations, and Henry Ifeanyi Uche to Training and Development.
Other postings include Olanrewaju Peter Ogunlowo to Accounts and Budget, Dahiru Mohammed to Zone 15 in Maiduguri, Dankombo F. Morris to Zone 4 in Makurdi, and Bello Shehu to Zone 14 in Katsina.
Additionally, Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba was assigned to Legal Services, Ahmed Musa to Community Policing, and Olohundare Moshood Jimoh to Zone 2 Command in Lagos.
Simeon U. Akpanudom was redeployed to the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Lagos, while Haruna Olufemi was posted to the Special Protection Unit at Force Headquarters.
All police formations have been directed to update their records in line with the new assignments.
The reshuffle follows recent promotions within the force, with newly elevated AIGs and Commissioners of Police expected to assume their new roles. Sources say the redeployments are aimed at improving operational efficiency and strengthening the force’s structure.
Jimoh’s posting to Zone 2 Command in Lagos comes after reports of efforts to secure a strategic role within the state. The command, headquartered in Onikan, oversees police operations in Lagos and Ogun states, making it one of the most influential in the country.
His redeployment follows his recent promotion, alongside 12 other Commissioners of Police, to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General after undergoing written exams and interviews conducted by the Police Service Commission.
Jimoh, who became Lagos State Commissioner of Police in February 2025, is expected to vacate the role following his elevation, with indications that Tijani Fatai may take over the position.
