The Police Service Commission has announced the promotion of AIG Yahaya Sahabo Abubakar to Deputy Inspector General of Police. AIG Abubakar, who previously served as AIG in charge of Zone 14 Katsina, will now represent the North East Geopolitical Zone in the Police Management Team, replacing DIG Habu Sani who recently retired as DIG Force Intelligence Bureau.
In addition to AIG Abubakar’s promotion, the Commission has approved the promotion of 122 other senior police officers.
This includes the elevation of 10 Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspectors General, 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners, and 36 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners. Furthermore, 61 Chief Superintendents of Police were promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police.
The decisions were made during an extraordinary Management Meeting of the Commission held on Thursday, June 6th, 2024, and presided over by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase, retired Inspector General of Police.
A statement by Spokesman Ikechokwu Ani said, “The promotions followed the compulsory interactive promotion interview which is one of the requirements for their promotion to the next rank.”
Dr. Arase emphasized the importance of a knowledgeable and dynamic police force in today’s era of evolving crime and technology. He charged the newly promoted officers to be committed to their responsibility of securing the nation, protecting lives and property, and preventing crime across the country.
The promoted officers include Ahmed Ammani, Mohammed Dankwara Adamu, Gumel Mohammed Usaini, Hamzat Adebola Ayinde, Okuoma Idegwu Basil, and others.
The list of the promoted officers has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police for implementation and further necessary action.
