Police promote 141,391 officers in 2 years – IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu (Rtd), says a total of 141,391 officers and men of the police force were promoted across all ranks between January 2019 to January 2021.

He disclosed this yesterday at force headquarters, Abuja while decorating seven newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and seven Commissioners of Police (CPs).

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The police chief, who charged the officers to deploy their wealth of experience towards curtailing the myriads of security challenges confronting the nation, gave the breakdown as 41,480 officers and 99,911 Inspectors and Rank and File.

“I am delighted to note that between January 2019 to date, a total of 141,391 officers and men of the police force have been promoted across all ranks. This comprises 41,480 officers and 99,911 Inspectors and Rank and File,” he said.

Among the AIGs decorated included: AIG Habu Sani, AIG Aminu Pai Saleh, AIG Okon Ene, AIG Dasuki Galadanchi, AIG Joseph Mukan, AIG Ali Janga, and AIG Mukkadas Garba.

The Commissioners of Police decorated are CP Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, CP David Jimwan, CP Rabiu Hussaini, CP Oyediran Oyeyemi, CP Monday Bala, CP Shuaibu Samaila and CP Abubakar Adamu.

Speaking further, Adamu said, “I am convinced that all of you, newly promoted officers fit perfectly into my human capacity development vision. Let me however; remind you that to whom much is given, much more shall be expected.

“The Police leadership demands of you, higher sense of commitment to duty, and the nation expects of your exceptional display of loyalty, courage and professional competence which are needed to move the Nigeria Police and our beloved country into the next level in relation to internal security.

“I trust that you shall not fail the Nigeria Police Force, neither will you fail the nation in the critical responsibilities that your new rank shall impose on you.”