The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has decorated 29 senior police officers recently promoted to the ranks of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs).
The officers, comprising two DIGs, 10 AIGs and 17 CPs, were decorated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Speaking at the ceremony, Disu congratulated the officers, describing their promotion as recognition of years of dedication, commitment and demonstrated competence.
He, however, reminded them that higher ranks come with greater responsibilities and accountability, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership.
The IGP charged the newly promoted officers to uphold integrity, prioritise personnel welfare and work towards restoring and sustaining public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
He warned against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, stressing that the officers must demonstrate the highest standards of conduct and lead by example.
Disu also urged them to mentor junior officers, cater for the welfare of personnel under their command and promote fairness, respect for human rights and prompt responses to public concerns.
As part of efforts to ensure accountability, the IGP directed each officer to submit, within 90 days, a written action plan containing measurable targets on integrity, personnel welfare and public trust for their respective commands, departments, formations or offices.
He said he would personally review the plans and monitor their implementation.
The two 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 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 and commended the Chairman and members of the Police Service Commission for ensuring a credible, transparent and merit-based promotion process.
He urged the officers to wear their new ranks with pride and humility, noting that while rank is conferred, respect is earned through personal conduct.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to personnel welfare, professional development and accountable leadership as part of efforts to strengthen effective and people-oriented policing.
