Story by Iyiola Ayomide
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of three Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs). The promoted officers include:
CP Garba Ahmed, CP Yobe State Command
CP Nemi Edwin Osigoboka Iwo, CP Border Patrol
CP Salman Garba Dogo, CP Kwara State Command
CP Ahmed, originally from Katsina State, previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Operations in Enugu and Oyo States.
CP Iwo formerly held roles as CP Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU), Force Intelligence, and CP Edo State Command.
CP Dogo has served as CP General Intelligence, Force CID, CP Armament, and CP Kano State.
Additionally, 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to substantive Commissioners of Police (CPs):
Audu Baba Umaru (promoted and retired)
Cyriacus Enechukwu
Gombit Kopshella Bangs
Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo
Mamman Bitrus Giwa
Rosemary Okpoho Akpan
Umar Hassan Kabir
Usman Kanfani Jibrin
Naziru Abdulmajid
Osadolor Olaye
Modi Jonathan Filiya
Sani Omolori
Hassan Gwani Saleh
Hammed Sule
Ayodele Rowland Adeyemi
Justine Obiora Oranwusi, Director of Works, Force Headquarters
PSC Meeting and Selection Process
The promotions were approved during an extraordinary meeting of the PSC, presided over by Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd, mni).
The meeting was attended by key commission members, including:
Hon. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje (rtd), Supreme Court Justice representing the Judiciary
DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd, fdc), Commissioner representing the Police
Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission
The selection process included a written examination and oral interview to assess the candidates’ qualifications for higher responsibilities.
PSC Chairman’s Warning to Officers
Speaking at the event, DIG Argungu (rtd) cautioned the newly promoted officers against interfering in civil matters such as land disputes, marital issues, and debt collection.
“The Commission will deal decisively with any of them caught engaging in such matters,” he warned.
He further emphasized that the Commission will closely monitor their performance and provide the necessary support to ensure they uphold the highest professional standards.