Major Command Shift: IGP Moves In New Police Commissioners Across All Zones (Full List)

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of several Commissioners of Police to various state commands and key formations across Nigeria.

This was disclosed in a statement released on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who explained that the redeployment is part of efforts to bolster internal security and clamp down on criminal activities.

The IGP urged the newly assigned commissioners to exhibit professionalism and strong leadership, while enhancing policing strategies to safeguard lives and property in their respective domains.

“In line with recent postings of Commissioners of Police to different Commands and Formations nationwide, the IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the officers to uphold professional standards and provide impactful leadership in order to eliminate threats to national security,” the statement read.

The statement added that the redeployments are aligned with the IGP’s vision of strengthening the Force’s operational capacity and ensuring effective leadership in key areas.

“These strategic assignments are meant to harness the experience of senior officers to boost security and enhance service delivery across the country.

“The IGP reassures the public of the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to ensuring a safer society and calls on all Nigerians to continue supporting the Force in the ongoing fight against crime,” it concluded.

According to Naija News, the affected officers include:

• CP Naziru D. Abdulmajid – Borno State Command

• CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua – Cross River State Command

• CP Dahiru Mohammed – Jigawa State Command

• CP Adebowale Lawal – Ondo State Command

• CP Ibrahim Gotan – Osun State Command

• CP Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo – Department of Training and Development, Force HQ

• CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin – FCID Annex, Gombe State (CP General Investigation)