The Nigeria Police Force marked a significant moment in its history with the formal decoration of six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Thursday, 6 March 2025.
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in a press statement issued and made available to journalists, highlighting that “This event follows the recent retirement of six veteran DIGs on 3 March 2025, who honourably served the force for 35 years.”
The FPRO stated further that the newly appointed DIGs bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various commands and departments within the NPF, emphasising that these iconic individuals include DIG Sadiq Idiris Abubakar, previously Commandant of the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano; DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, former AIG of the Department of Information Communication Technology at Force Headquarters, Abuja; DIG Williams Adebowale, formerly Commandant of the Police Staff College, Jos; DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi Bali, former AIG of the FCID Annex, Enugu; DIG Idegwu Basil Ukuoma, previously AIG of Zone 14, Katsina; and DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, former AIG of Zone 16, Yenagoa.
In addition to these DIG appointments, the statement noted that AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, who previously served as the Commissioner of Police for the Enugu State Command, was also decorated as the newly promoted Assistant Inspector-General of Police.
“During the ceremony, the IGP extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly decorated officers and emphasised the importance of upholding the values of integrity, professionalism, and service that define the Nigeria Police Force,” said ACP Adejobi.
Additionally, the IGP further charged the officers with inspiring confidence both within the ranks of the Force and among the citizens they are sworn to protect, expressing a strong belief in their ability to excel in their new leadership roles and contribute to the continued progress and effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.
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