The mass promotion comes a few weeks after some officers threatened to embark on strike action over poor condition of service.
By the appointment, John Amadi would be the DIG representing the South-East geo-political zone.
Police seized 1,500 AK-47 live ammunition from the suspects and that the police were intensifying efforts to capture the fabricator.
Helen Odemwingie was seen in a viral image adorning police uniform with accompanying insignias contrary to the Nigerian Constitution and the Police Act.
The police chief says officers have formed the habit of wearing t-shirts and face caps with the following inscriptions: “Special Forces”, “Commando”, “Gallant MOPOL”, “SCORPION”, while
Affected Nigerians are to approach police stations with valid proof of ownership and proper means of identification, to claim their vehicles.
The police said the new policy considered the different ethnic and religious backgrounds of the officers.
“The IGP, who was elated at the uniqueness of her achievement, awarded her a special promotion to the next rank of corporal and a monetary reward,” he said.
Mr Senchi becomes the DIG representing the North-West geo-political zone by appointment.
Aina defeated UK’s Laura Pain to clinch WBF’s International Super Bantamweight title belt on Friday.
