Title: PSC Elevates 13 CPs to AIG Rank, Promotes 17 DCPs to Commissioners Date Published: 13 March 2026 Description: The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) after they successfully passed written examinations and oral interviews conducted at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.The commission also elevated 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs), as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen leadership within the Nigeria Police Force.PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani said the list of promoted officers had been forwarded to the police leadership for implementation.The officers promoted to the rank of AIG include Emmanuel Ado Christopher, Joseph Eribo, Dantawaye Miller, Uche Ifeanyi Henry, Olarenwaju Peter Ogunlowo, Muhammad Dahiru, Dankombo Morris, Bello Shehu, Ibrahim B. Maikaba, Ahmed Musa, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, Simeon Udofia Akpanudom and Haruna Olufemi.Those elevated to the rank of Commissioner of Police are Abdulrahim Audu Shaibu, Abbas Sule, Ojugbele Adebola, Preye Raymond Egbetokun, Kayode Uthman Magaji, Adebisi Bola Lateef, Markus Ishaku Basiran, Silas Bamidele Aremu, Sylvester Onyie Uzoefuna, Magaji Ismaila, Theodore Chukwuemeka Obasi, Sarah Idowu Ehindero, Hayatu Shaffa Hassan, Mohammed Babakura, Danjuma I. Yahaya and Rebecca Uchenna Okereke.In addition, the commission approved the promotion of 19 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police, as well as 35 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.The Chairman of the PSC, Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the promoted officers, describing the exercise as recognition of merit, dedication and professional excellence.Argungu urged the officers to justify their new ranks through renewed commitment to effective policing and the protection of lives and property across the country.He also commended members of the PSC board, including Paul Adamu Galumje, Taiwo Lakanu and the Secretary to the commission, Onyemuche Nnamani, for their roles in the promotion exercise.The commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, merit and global best practices in promotions within the Nigeria Police Force. Attached Images: 8b5d4061a100ec24fa25dc7782f2ad5737eb271c9a5019a1e6ba5edfa894cc9d.jpg Attached Video: None