IGP redeploys CPs to new posts

thecornetadmin July 5, 2023

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Kayode Egbetokun, the acting inspector-general of police, has redeployed thirty-five commissioners of police to their new posts.

Egbetokun, in the police statement issued to members of the public, urged the redeployed officers to serve with integrity, ensure professionalism, and prioritize the safety of citizens.

“The IGP assures that the postings are in line with the commitment of the police leadership to ensuring effective policing, security, and the maintenance of law and order in Nigeria,” the police statement read.

Some of the redeployed officers are CP Adelesi E. Oluwarotimi, (now, Kwara State Command); CP Adebola Ayinde Hamzat, fdc, (Oyo State Command); CP Augustina N. Ogbodo (Ebonyi State Command); CP Samuel Titus Musa (Kebbi State Command); CP Aderemi Olufemi Adeoye (Anambra State Command); CP Auwal Musa (Bauchi State Command); and CP Alamatu Abiodun Mustapha, (Ogun State Command).

Equally are CP Margaret Ochalla, (Police Special Fraud Unit Annex Lagos); CP Banji Ogunrinde, (Head, Explosive Ordnance Unit); CP Rhoda A. Olofu, (Ports Authority Police Western, Lagos;) CP Kareem Musa, (Interpol Annex Lagos); CP Audu Dabigi (Border Patrol Force); CP Abibo D. Reuben, fsi (Police Mobile Force); CP Adekunle Ismaila Olusokan, (Welfare FHQ Abuja); CP Omolara Ibidun Oloruntola, (Special Fraud Unit FCID Abuja); and CP Abaniwonda S. Olufemi, (Deputy Force Secretary).

The statement reads further that “the IGP charges the appointed Commissioners of Police to key into his policies, vision, and mission for the Nigerian Police Force while mandating them to prioritize the safety and well-being of the citizens they serve, ensuring adherence to the principles of fairness, professionalism, and respect for human rights.”

The IGP equally urges the officers to be “exemplary leaders” and to foster “harmonious relationships with other security agencies, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders.”

” The Inspector-General of Police tasks them to promote intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention strategies, and community engagement initiatives that will enhance public trust and confidence in the Nigerian Police Force.”