PSC promotes 93 senior police officers, elevates 13 CPs to AIG
July 1, 2026 9:33 pm
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu.
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to their next ranks following their successful participation in the recently concluded written examination and oral interview conducted at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The approvals were among the major decisions reached at the commission’s plenary meeting held on Wednesday at the PSC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja.
A statement on Wednesday by PSC’s spokesman, Torty Kalu, said the promotions include 13 Commissioners of Police elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to Commissioners of Police, 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police promoted to Deputy Commissioners of Police, and 33 Chief Superintendents of Police elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.
“The newly promoted AIGs are Itam Nnaghe Obono, Bassey Samuel Ewah, Osagie John Agans-Irabor, Monday Agbonika, Iyamah Daniel Adebor, Isa Danladi Nda, Akaninyene Ezima, Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, Afegbua B. Rashid, Edozie Hycenth Azuka, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent and Betty Enekpen Otimenyin, “the statement added.
He stated that the commission also promoted 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police.
They include Nelson Nwamanna, Bolanle A. Murtala, Danbaba Mohammed Labbo, Ajayi Oluyemi, Oki Rita Oyintare, Ibrahim Umar Zungura, Iya Umar Mohammed, Darma Nuhu Na’aliyu, Nuruddeen A. Sabo, Tijjani Murtala, Yakubu Mohammed, Ibrahim Lukunche Usman, Akingbade C. Adeyinka, Mohammed Hassan Ahmed, Samuel Erale Ahmed, Adedeji Taiwo and Zainab A. Pembi.
Similarly, 28 Assistant Commissioners of Police were elevated to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, while 33 Chief Superintendents of Police were promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Police.
The PSC also approved the confirmation of appointment of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II (ASP II) to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I (ASP I).
Speaking after the promotions, the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd), congratulated the officers and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary service.
Argungu charged the newly promoted officers to remain “truthful, transparent and accountable” in the discharge of their duties.
He further advised them to maintain professionalism and avoid involvement in civil disputes, particularly land-related matters.
The PSC chairman reminded the officers to uphold their integrity throughout their careers, stressing that they should always remember that there is life after retirement.
“Guide your reputation and integrity. Let your actions speak for you and not against you,” Argungu said.
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