Thousands of police officers in Nigeria have been
approved by the PSC for promotion across the
country following a recent announcement.
The Police Service Commission, Monday approved
the promotion of 4542 senior Police officers to
their next rank between May and June 2016,
Vanguard reports.
the promotion of 4542 senior Police officers to
their next rank between May and June 2016,
Vanguard reports.
The breakdown of the promotions are as follows;
CP to AIG 7, DCP to CP 6, ACP to DCP 20, CSP to
ACP 8, SP to CSP 107, DSP to SP 1,431, ASP to
DSP 1,252 and INSP to ASP 1,711.
A statement signed Ikechukwu Ani, head of public
relations said, “Out of this number, the
Commission approved special promotion for 16
Officers based on exceptional performance and
dedication to duty on the recommendation of the
Inspector General of Police.
"Also two Officers were promoted on act of
gallantry while 188 others were placed on acting
appointment on their next rank. These promotions
and appointments have been communicated to the
Inspector General of Police for implementation.
"Among officers promoted are AIG in charge Force
Animal Department, AIG Ughonmo, IG in charge
Budget, AIG Iyaji, CP (Dr. Aisha Abubakar, DCP
Jonathan Towuru, DCP Ben Okolo, DCP Sylvester
Abiodun Alabi, DCP Amaechi Elumelu,DCP David
Igbodo and ACP Abayomi Shogunle."
