IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to Strategic Commands, Departments
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of a newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to key departments, commands and formations across the country to strengthen operational effectiveness and improve service delivery.
The directive, according to police authorities, is aimed at enhancing leadership capacity, boosting public safety and ensuring more efficient policing nationwide.
Under the new postings, DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel has been deployed to head the Force Intelligence Department (FID). Among the Commissioners of Police assigned to state commands are CP Aina Adesola to Delta State, CP Umar Mohammed Hajedia to Kebbi State, and CP Iyamah Daniel Edobor to Bayelsa State.
Other senior officers redeployed to strategic units include CP Osagie John Agans-Irabor as Commissioner of Police, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, FCID Annex, Lagos; CP Johnson Ayodeji Babalola as Commissioner of Police, Special Enquiries Bureau, FCID, Abuja; and CP Adepegba K. Adetoye as Commissioner of Police, Marine Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
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CP Tabitha Bako has been appointed Deputy Commandant of the Police College, Kaduna, while CP Umar Ali Fagge takes over as Deputy Commandant of the Police College, Ikeja. CP Audu Garba Bosso was posted as Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID Annex, Kaduna, and CP Edwin Esiunnoh Ogbeghagha as Commissioner of Police, Community Policing, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Also redeployed are CP Arikpo Ofem Ikpi as Commissioner of Police, Investment Office, Department of Logistics and Supply, Force Headquarters; CP Cyril Uchenna Obiozo as Commissioner of Police, Maritime Command, Lagos; CP Samuel Yerima as Coordinator of Courses at the Police Staff College, Jos; and CP Alhaji Mohammed Danlandi as Commissioner of Police, X-Squad, FCID Annex, Kaduna.
Others include CP Richard Bala Gara as Commissioner of Police, Inspectorate, Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters; CP Lasisi A. Titilola as Commissioner of Police, Railway Command, Lagos; and CP Obuagbaka C. John as Commissioner of Police, Safer Highway, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The IGP charged the newly deployed senior officers to bring their wealth of experience to bear in their new assignments by providing purposeful and result-oriented leadership. He further urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct, while ensuring strict adherence to the rule of law.
The deployment takes immediate effect, police authorities said.
By PRNigeria
