CRIME AND SECURITY
IGP DISU DECORATES 29 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS, TASKS THEM ON INTEGRITY, WELFARE
IGP DISU DECORATES 29 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS, TASKS THEM ON INTEGRITY, WELFARE
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 senior officers promoted to the ranks of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and Commissioner of Police (CP). The decoration ceremony, held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, featured two DIGs, 10 AIGs and 17 CPs.
Disu congratulated the officers, charging them to demonstrate integrity, accountability and exemplary leadership while prioritising personnel welfare and public trust. He warned against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, urging the officers to uphold human rights, mentor junior personnel and strengthen public confidence in the police.
The IGP also directed each officer to submit, within 90 days, a written action plan with measurable targets on integrity, welfare and public trust, which he would personally review and monitor. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support for the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission for a transparent, merit-based promotion process.
The newly promoted DIGs are Olaolu Adegbite and Morris Dankombo.
The 10 AIGs include Omosanyin Olusegun, Ogbodo Ugobueze, Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe, Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju, Regina Cosmas Udoette, Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, Nwogoh Martin, Shetima Jauro Mohammed, Ibrahim D. Gotan and Danjuma I. Yahaya.
The 17 Commissioners of Police include Nache Bashir Liman, Sirajo Lawal Salihu, Ayeleye Adegboyega, Isiaka O. Salau, Usman Shaik Adamu, Aminu Maiwada Garba, Abdulkarim Musa Waziri, Muhammad Yusuf Adamu, Sani Adamu Nufawa, Bello M. Adamu, Okezie Chikezie C., Aminu Usman Gusau, Abiodun Onuoha, Salisu Bello Fago, Adegoke A. Alani, Wuwa Auwal Muhammad and Benedict U. Agbo.
Disu reminded the officers that while rank is conferred, respect must be earned through conduct, reaffirming the Force’s commitment to professional development, personnel welfare and accountable, people-oriented policing.
