PSC elevates C’River born Margaret Ochalla, six others to Deputy Inspectors-General

The Police Service Commission has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) in a move aimed at strengthening the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.

The promotions followed the exit of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, which paved the way for the retirement of several senior officers who served under him.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the spokesman of the commission, Torty Kalu, the promotions were based on seniority, service records, and performance in written and oral examinations conducted at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

Newly Promoted DIGs

The officers elevated to the rank of DIG are:

Zachariah Fera Achinyan – formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi

Zango Ibrahim Baba – formerly AIG, Department of Logistics and Supply

Isyaku Mohammed – formerly AIG, Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja

Margaret Agebe Ochalla – formerly AIG, FCID Annex, Lagos

Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman – formerly AIG, Police Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, Abuja

Kenechukwu Onwuemelie – formerly AIG Zone 15, Maiduguri

Umar Shehu Nadada – formerly AIG Zone 14, Katsina

The commission explained that the promotions were necessary to fill vacancies created by the retirement of eight Deputy Inspectors-General of Police who previously occupied key positions in the police management team.

However, DIG Fayoade Adegoke, who was promoted five days after Egbetokun left office, will remain in the Force Management Team.

PSC Chairman Charges Officers

Chairman of the commission, Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to live up to the expectations of their new roles.

He called on them to prioritise national security and maintain a productive working relationship with the commission to support the continued development of the police force.

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