The Police Service Commission has appointed one deputy inspector general of police, and approved the promotion of two assistant inspectors general of police and over 26,119 inspectors.

The development was announced in a statement on Thursday.

It said the promotion of Funsho Adegboye from AIG to DIG was ratified at the third plenary meeting of the PSC presided over by its chairman, Hashimu Argungu.

The PSC also approved the promotion of Danjuma Aboki and Dansabo Idi from the rank of commissioners of police to AIGs.

The PSC said the promotion of the senior officers followed a rigorous and merit-based process, including successful written examinations and oral interviews conducted by the commission.

“In a landmark decision reflecting its commitment to career progression, the commission also approved the promotion of 26,119 Inspectors to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II).

“This promotion is based on their outstanding performance in the recently concluded Departmental Selection Board Examination,” the statement said.

It said the newly promoted DIG had served as the AIG in charge of the Police Mobile Force at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to the statement, Mr Adegboye, with a distinguished career spanning decades, has served in critical departments, including operations, training, and administration.

It said the new DIG had held command positions and had acquired international experience from the United Nations missions in Kosovo, Liberia, Timor, and Somalia.

It said Mr Aboki, one of the newly promoted AIGs, was, until his promotion, the police commissioner in charge of the Imo command.

It said Mr Idi had served as the acting AIG in charge of research and planning at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, before his promotion.

The statement added that the PSC boss had congratulated the newly promoted officers and pledged the commission’s commitment to transparency, meritocracy, and best practices in all appointment and promotion processes.

“The commission is dedicated to recognising hard work, dedication, and competence. These promotions are a testament to that commitment.

“I urge all the promoted officers to see their new ranks as a call to greater service, higher responsibility, and redoubled dedication to the safety and security of our nation,” said Mr Argungu.

(NAN)