PSC Promotes 3,800 Police Officers, Elevates 2 DIGs, 10 AIGs And 17 CPs

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of over 3,800 police officers, including two Deputy Inspectors-General, ten Assistant Inspectors-General and seventeen Commissioners of Police.

The promotions followed the successful completion of promotion examinations and oral interviews conducted for eligible officers.

In a statement, the Commission disclosed that the approvals were granted during its plenary meeting in Abuja, presided over by its Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Hashimu Salihu Argungu.

Among the beneficiaries are AIG Olaolu Adegbite, Head of INTERPOL National Central Bureau, Abuja, and AIG Dankombo Morris, Head of Zone Four Headquarters, Makurdi, who were both elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police.

The exercise also covered officers across other senior ranks, including 3,218 Assistant Superintendents of Police who were promoted to Deputy Superintendents.

Speaking on the development, PSC Chairman Argungu charged the newly promoted officers to regard their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism and dedication to duty.

He stressed that the promotions should translate into improved protection of lives and property, effective law enforcement and better service delivery to Nigerians.