BY: AYO AGBEOLUWAYE

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). 

The promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in written examination and oral interview conducted by the Police service commission earlier today in Abuja today are part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.

The newly promoted DIGs are:

1. Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi)

2. Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply)

3. Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja)

4. Margaret Agebe Ochalla (formerly AIG FCID Annex, Lagos)

5. Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, mni (formerly AIG Police Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, Abuja)

6. Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 15, Maiduguri)

7. Umar Shehu Nadada, mni (formerly AIG Zone 14, Katsina)

This latest round of promotions follows the recent elevation of DIG Fayoade Adegoke to the substantive rank of DIG who is expected to join the force management team.

In a statement by the Head of Public affairs, Police Service Commission, Mr. Torty Njoku Kalu noted the promotions became necessary to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of eight (8) DIGs who previously occupied the strategic offices.

The statement adds that the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (Rtd), charged the newly elevated officers to live up to expectations of their new offices urging them to prioritize national security and foster a cordial and productive working relationship with the Commission to ensure the continued development of the Nigeria Police Force.