The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the immediate deployment of 38 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various State Commands and Police Formations across the country. This strategic move aims to strengthen intelligence-led policing and enhance security operations nationwide.
The deployment includes nine CPs assigned to key state commands:
- Zamfara State – CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba
- Taraba State – CP Bretet Emmanuel Simon
- Yobe State – CP Christopher Ado Emmanuel
- Cross River State – CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin
- Niger State – CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman
- Bauchi State – CP Sani Omolori Aliyu
- Katsina State – CP Bello Shehu
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT) – CP Saka Adewale Ajao
- Kwara State – CP Ojo Adekimi
In addition to these appointments, 29 CPs have been posted to various police formations to enhance operational efficiency and combat emerging security threats.
The IGP has tasked the newly deployed CPs with implementing proactive security measures tailored to the unique needs of their respective jurisdictions. He emphasized the importance of intelligence-driven policing in tackling insecurity and ensuring law enforcement remains responsive to community concerns.
This deployment underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening national security, maintaining law and order, and addressing contemporary policing challenges with a more strategic and coordinated approach.
