Abuja, Nigeria – In a strategic move aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and enhancing leadership across the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Disu, has ordered the posting of senior officers to key positions nationwide. The shake-up reflects the Force’s commitment to improving service delivery and ensuring an effective command structure.
According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, on Tuesday, the postings involve the strategic deployment of officers across Commands, Formations, and Departments.
Among the new assignments at Force Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Ado Emmanuel has been appointed to the Research and Planning Department, while AIG Joseph Eribo takes charge of the Department of Armament. AIG Miller Dantawaye will oversee Operations, and AIG Henry Ifeanyi Uche assumes leadership of Training and Development. Others include AIG Haruna Olufemi at the Special Protection Unit, AIG Olanrewaju Peter Ogunlowo in Police Accounts and Budget, and AIG Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba at the Department of Legal Services.
In addition, AIG Ahmed Musa will head Community Policing, while CP Betty Enekpen Otimenyin moves to the Welfare Department and CP Aina Adesola to the Training Department. Specialized postings include CP Akan Ezima as Director of NPF-NCCC, CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue to INTERPOL, and CP Mnwadiogbu Cletus as Deputy Commandant of POLAC.
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State and zonal commands also saw significant reshuffles. CP Haruna Alaba Yahaya has been posted to Jigawa State Command, CP Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola to Oyo State, and CP Yemi John Oyeniyi to Delta State Command. Other notable postings include CP Michael Adegoroye Falade to Ekiti, CP Yakubu Useni Dankaro to Adamawa, and CP Olatunji Olaiwola Fatai to Lagos State Command.
The Inspector-General of Police urged the officers to leverage their experience in their new roles while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and service to the public.
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This nationwide reshuffle underscores the NPF’s resolve to enhance operational readiness, ensure accountability, and deliver more effective policing across Nigeria.
