NPF Hails Ex-Police Officer On Installation As Monarch In Enugu

A retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Godwin Chijioke Nwobodo, has been crowned the traditional ruler (Igwe) of Ihueze-Nnewe Autonomous Communities in Aninri local government area of Enugu State.

In a congratulatory message to Nwobodo, who was crowned on December 27, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) described the development as a well-deserved honour.

The message was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin.

According to the statement, Nwobodo joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1984 and served for over 30 years in various operational, administrative and leadership roles across the country.

“He rose to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, where he was entrusted with the leadership of the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In that capacity, he played a notable role in advancing the integration of technology into policing operations and administration within the Force.

“Retired DIG Godwin Chijioke Nwobodo retired meritoriously from the Nigeria Police Force on August 12, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, discipline and institutional contribution. His transition from national service to traditional leadership marks a continuation of his lifelong commitment to service, now directed towards fostering peace, unity, cultural preservation and sustainable development within his community,” the statement noted.

Also, reacting to Nwobodo’s coronation, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, expressed confidence in the new monarch’s ability to lead his people.

According to the statement, the IGP said His Royal Highness, Igwe Godwin Chijioke Nwobodo, would “bring his wealth of experience in leadership, conflict management and governance to bear in the discharge of his royal responsibilities.”