Former Edo CPs Monday Agbonika And Betty Otimenyin Elevated To AIG Rank
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially decorated 13 newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs) during a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The decoration followed the recent approval of their promotions by the Police Service Commission (PSC), marking another milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership within the Nigeria Police Force.
The newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are:
- AIG Itam Nnaghe Obono
- AIG Bassey Samuel Ewah
- AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor
- AIG Monday Agbonika
- AIG Iyamah Daniel Adebor
- AIG Isa Danladi Nda
- AIG Akaninyene Ezima
- AIG Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu
- AIG Afegbua B. Rashid
- AIG Edozie Hycenth Azuka
- AIG Haruna Alaba Yahaya
- AIG Emenari Ifeanyi Innocent
- AIG Betty Enekpen Otimenyin
The promotions are particularly significant for Edo State as Monday Agbonika, who served as Commissioner of Police in Edo State before his promotion, has now been elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police.
Also promoted is Betty Enekpen Otimenyin, the immediate past Commissioner of Police in Edo State, who was serving as Commissioner of Police in charge of Welfare before her elevation to the rank of AIG.
Speaking during the decoration ceremony, the Inspector-General of Police congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing their elevation as recognition of their hard work, dedication, professionalism and commitment to the service of the nation.
He reminded them that promotion comes with greater responsibility and urged them to provide exemplary leadership, maintain discipline within the Force, uphold the rule of law, respect the fundamental human rights of Nigerians and continue to strengthen public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
IGP Disu further stressed that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to professionalism, accountability and service excellence. He warned that misconduct, abuse of office, corruption and indiscipline would not be tolerated under his leadership, adding that all senior officers must lead by example and remain accountable in the discharge of their duties.
The Inspector-General expressed confidence that the newly promoted officers possess the experience, competence and leadership qualities required to advance the ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force and improve internal security across the country.
The ceremony was attended by senior police officers, family members of the promoted officers, friends and well-wishers, who witnessed the formal decoration and celebrated the achievements of the newly elevated officers.
The promotion is expected to strengthen the operational and administrative capacity of the Nigeria Police Force as it continues its efforts to combat crime, protect lives and property, and enhance public safety across Nigeria.
