The inspector-general of police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu has decorated eight senior officers elevated to the rank of deputy inspectors-general of police (DIGs), urging them to maintain integrity and respect the rule of law.
In his address, IGP Disu described the ceremony as more than a symbolic adornment, emphasising that promotion to DIG recognises decades of dedicated service, professional excellence and leadership capacity.
He charged the officers to provide strategic direction, strengthen internal discipline, drive reforms and ensure policing strategies remain responsive to evolving security challenges.
Disu also urged the senior officers to leverage their experience in intelligence-led policing, operational coordination, inter-agency collaboration and accountability while inspiring confidence within the Force and trust among the public.
He extended gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his support and to the Police Service Commission for ensuring transparency and professionalism in the promotion processes.
Disu also acknowledged the families of the newly decorated officers for their sacrifices and encouragement, which have been critical to the officers’ distinguished careers.
The new DIGs are Zachariah Fera Achinyan, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, Margaret Agebe Ochalla, Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha and Umar Shehu Nadada.
The IGP said the new DIGs and the Force secretary, AIG Olabode Adeleye Akinbamilowo, constitute the new Force Management Team.
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