The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force, comprising two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 17 Commissioners of Police (CPs).
The decoration ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Speaking at the event, Disu congratulated the officers, describing their promotions as recognition of years of dedication, commitment and demonstrated competence.
He, however, reminded them that promotion comes with greater responsibility and accountability, urging them to justify the confidence placed in them through exemplary leadership and professional conduct.
The police chief charged the newly promoted officers to uphold integrity, prioritise the welfare of personnel under their command and work towards rebuilding public trust in the Force.
He warned against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, insisting that senior officers must demonstrate the standards expected of their subordinates.
Disu also urged them to respect human rights, treat members of the public fairly, respond promptly to citizens’ concerns and mentor younger officers.
As part of efforts to ensure accountability, the IGP directed each of the 29 officers to submit a written plan within 90 days, outlining measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust in their respective commands, departments, formations or offices.
He said he would personally review the plans and monitor their implementation.
The newly decorated Deputy Inspectors-General of Police are DIG Olaolu Adegbite and DIG Morris Dankombo.
The 10 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police are AIG Omosanyin Olusegun; AIG Ogbodo Ugobueze; AIG Ohagwu Felix Ndukwe; AIG Taylor Lennox Olanrewaju; AIG Regina Cosmas Udoette; AIG Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo; AIG Nwogoh Martin; AIG Shetima Jauro Mohammed; AIG Ibrahim D. Gotan; and AIG Danjuma I. Yahaya.
The 17 newly promoted Commissioners of Police are CP Nache Bashir Liman; CP Sirajo Lawal Salihu; CP Ayeleye Adegboyega E.; CP Isiaka O. Salau; CP Usman Shaik Adamu; CP Aminu Maiwada Garba; CP Abdulkarim Musa Waziri; CP Muhammad Yusuf Adamu; CP Sani Adamu Nufawa; CP Bello M. Adamu; CP Okezie Chikezie C.; CP Aminu Usman Gusau; CP Abiodun Onuoha; CP Salisu Bello Fago; CP Adegoke A. Alani; CP Wuwa Auwal Muhammad; and CP Benedict U. Agbo.
The IGP expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force. He also commended the Police Service Commission for what he described as a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion process.
He reminded the officers that while rank is conferred, respect must be earned through conduct, urging them to carry out their duties with humility and dedication.
The development forms part of the Force’s stated commitment to professional development, personnel welfare and accountable leadership in delivering people-oriented policing.
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