IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 Commissioners to Strategic Commands

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of a newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police to key departments, commands and formations across the country in a move aimed at strengthening leadership, boosting operational efficiency and enhancing public safety.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the deployment affects DIG Mohammed Usaini Gumel and several senior officers recently elevated in rank.

DIG Gumel has been posted to head the Force Intelligence Department (FID), a strategic arm of the Nigeria Police Force, as part of efforts to reinforce intelligence-led policing nationwide.

In the same exercise, CP Aina Adesola was deployed to the Delta State Police Command, CP Umar Mohammed Hajedia to the Kebbi State Police Command, while CP Iyamah Daniel Edobor was posted to the Bayelsa State Police Command.

Other deployments include CP Osagie John Agans-Irabor as Commissioner of Police, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, FCID Annex, Lagos; CP Johnson Ayodeji Babalola as Commissioner of Police, Special Enquiries Bureau, FCID, Abuja; and CP Adepegba K. Adetoye as Commissioner of Police, Marine Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Also redeployed are CP Tabitha Bako as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Kaduna; CP Umar Ali Fagge as Deputy Commandant, Police College, Ikeja; CP Audu Garba Bosso as Commissioner of Police, General Investigation, FCID Annex, Kaduna; and CP Edwin Esiunnoh Ogbeghagha as Commissioner of Police, Community Policing, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

Others are CP Arikpo Ofem Ikpi as Commissioner of Police, Investment Office, Department of Logistics and Supply, Force Headquarters; CP Cyril Uchenna Obiozo as Commissioner of Police, Maritime Command, Lagos; CP Samuel Yerima as Coordinator of Courses, Police Staff College, Jos; CP Alhaji Mohammed Danlandi as Commissioner of Police, X-Squad, FCID Annex, Kaduna; CP Richard Bala Gara as Commissioner of Police, Inspectorate, Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters; CP Lasisi A. Titilola as Commissioner of Police, Railway Command, Lagos; and CP Obuagbaka C. John as Commissioner of Police, Safer Highway, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging the senior officers to live up to expectations, the IGP urged them to demonstrate exemplary leadership in their new roles.

“The deployed officers are expected to bring their wealth of knowledge and experience to bear by providing purposeful and result-oriented leadership, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct, and ensuring strict adherence to the rule of law,” Egbetokun said.

The police boss noted that the postings were part of ongoing reforms within the Force to improve service delivery and deepen public trust in policing.
The deployments take immediate effect, the statement added.