By Augustine Akhilomen
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior officers promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) at a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
In his address, Disu said the promotion represents more than a symbolic honour, noting that it reflects the officers’ decades of dedicated service, professional excellence and leadership within the Nigeria Police Force.
“As members of the top strategic leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, you are now entrusted with responsibilities that go beyond operational command.
“You are expected to provide institutional direction, strengthen internal discipline, drive reforms and ensure that our policing strategies remain responsive to the evolving security landscape of our nation,” he said.
He urged the newly promoted DIGs to strengthen internal discipline, drive reforms and ensure policing strategies remain responsive to evolving security challenges.
The police chief also encouraged them to leverage their experience in intelligence-led policing, operational coordination, inter-agency collaboration and accountability, while inspiring confidence within the Force and building public trust.
“The security environment in which we operate continues to evolve in complexity. From organised crime and cyber-enabled threats to violent criminal networks and emerging security challenges, the expectations placed on the Nigeria Police Force have never been greater.
“It is therefore imperative that our leadership remains forward-looking, strategic and firmly committed to professionalism and operational excellence.
“In this regard, I charge you to bring to bear your vast experience in strengthening intelligence-led policing, deepening inter-agency cooperation, enhancing operational coordination across commands and reinforcing accountability within the ranks,” he said.
Disu thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Police Service Commission for supporting a transparent and professional promotion process. He also acknowledged the sacrifices made by the families of the officers.
The newly promoted DIGs are Zachariah Fera Achinyan, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, Margaret Agebe Ochalla, Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha and Umar Shehu Nadada.
Together with the IGP and Force Secretary Olabode Adeleye Akinbamilowo, they form the new Force Management Team.
Dignitaries present at the event included Kabir Alhassan Rurum, chairman of the House Committee on Air Force; Temitope Ilori; former Head of the Civil Service Danladi Kefas; former FERMA chairman Jide Adeniji; and former Department of State Services spokesperson Marilyn Ogar, among other dignitaries and retired senior officers.
