IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu Announces New Commissioners of Police for Eight States to Strengthen Security Nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the deployment of Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor as the new Commissioner of Police for Edo State, following the approval of the Police Service Commission.
The deployment forms part of a nationwide reshuffle involving eight state police commands and several strategic departments of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the Force Headquarters, the exercise is aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, enhancing leadership across state commands, and consolidating ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
The newly deployed Commissioners of Police are:
- Abia State – CP Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo
- Plateau State – CP Ayodeji Faniyan, fdc
- Bayelsa State – CP Saka Adewale Ajao
- Cross River State – CP Ajo Geofrey Ordue
- Anambra State – CP Nanna Oji Ama
- Edo State – CP Patrick Daaor
- Jigawa State – CP Tani Murtala
- Delta State – CP Samuel Erale
In addition to the state commands, the IGP also approved the posting of several Commissioners of Police to key formations and departments, including the Force Intelligence Department (FID), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), Department of Training and Development (DTD), the Nigeria Police Academy, and the Police Staff College.
The Inspector-General charged the newly deployed Commissioners of Police to provide purposeful leadership, strengthen intelligence-led policing, improve operational efficiency, promote professionalism, deepen community policing, and ensure the protection of lives and property.
He also urged the senior officers to uphold the highest standards of discipline, accountability, integrity, and public service while working closely with communities and other security stakeholders to address emerging security challenges.
According to the Force Headquarters, the latest postings are part of the Nigeria Police Force’s ongoing reform agenda aimed at building a more professional, efficient, technology-driven, and service-oriented police institution capable of effectively responding to contemporary security threats across the country.
The appointment of CP Patrick Daaor is expected to usher in a new phase of policing in Edo State, where security agencies continue efforts to combat kidnapping, cult-related violence, armed robbery, and other criminal activities.
Residents and stakeholders are expected to work closely with the new Commissioner of Police to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve public confidence in policing, and enhance security across the state.
IBN NEWS will continue to monitor developments and provide updates on the activities of the new police leadership across the country.
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