Former, New IGPs Decorate DIG Frank MBA, Others

By Olumuyiwa Adejobi

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Inspector-General of Police, IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, on Thursday 22nd June, 2023 at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, decorated newly promoted Senior Police Officers with their new ranks amidst cheers from their families, friends, and professional colleagues.

This is sequel to the recent promotion approved by the Police Service Commission on the basis of merit, requisite experience, years of dedicated service and academic records.

A total of 38 Senior Police Officers were decorated comprising Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs, Bala Ciroma, and Frank Emeka Mba, 14 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police including AIGs Abubakar Lawal, Alhassan Aminu (Retired.); Abdul Umar, Williams Adebowale, Shettima Zannah; Ebong Eyibio Ebong, Adepoju Ayinde Ilori; Okon Okon Effiong, Echeng Eworo Echeng; Susan Ukpanukiema Horsefall; Bankole Lanre Sikiru; Oladimeji Yomi Olanrewaju; Odama Paul Ojeka, and Shehu Sani Gwarzo, as well as 22 Commissioners of Police.

In attendance were the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma; the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Dr. Akon Etim; the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin and other Distinguished Members of the National Assembly; IGP Usman Alkali Baba (Retired.); Defence Attaches to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China; the Force Management Team; serving and retired Senior Police Officers, families of promotes and other dignitaries.

The Inspector-General of Police while congratulating the newly promoted officers, charged them to discharge the schedules of their new ranks within the dictates of the rule of law and citizens’ expectations; demonstrate exceptional critical thinking ability; manifest sound professional judgment in all their decisions; and exhibit high strategic management and operational capacity with the hindsight that all actions and inactions will be accounted for.

Views exclusive rights: CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA, 22nd JUNE, 2023.

IGP EGBETOKUN ASSUMES DUTY AS 22ND INDIGENOUS INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE

Inspector General of Police, Acting IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, PhD, NPM, today, 21st June, 2023 assumed duty as the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He was appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on 19th June, 2023. He takes over from IGP Usman Alkali Baba, fdc, CFR, who retired after 35 years of meritorious service to the nation.

The handing/taking over of leadership between the former and new Police Chief was held in a brief but colourful ceremony at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The event was climaxed with the symbolic handover of the Nigeria National and Police flags.

The new IGP, who is the 22nd indigenous Inspector General of Police, appreciated the President, Commander in Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for the confidence reposed in him stressing that the appointment is a commitment, a calling to make a difference in the shared mission to safeguard the lives and well-being of everyone that lives in our great country.

Acting IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, PhD, NPM, hails from Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. He was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force on 3rd March, 1990 as a member of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police Course 16 from the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy.

He holds a Doctorate degree in Peace and Security Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Economics, a Masters in Business Administration, a Certification in Electronic Data Processing/Computer Programming, a Masters in Engineering Analysis, and a Bachelors in Mathematics.

The amiable policing strategist and accountability icon, has held several strategic positions in the past cutting across all the departments of the Force. These include: Commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos State Command, Area Commander, Osogbo, Osun State, and Gusuau, Zamfara State, Commandant, Police Training School, Ikeja, Commissioner of Police, Explosive Ordnance Department, Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Abuja amongst others. Until his appointment as the Acting IGP, he was the Deputy Inspector General of Police in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department.

The new Acting IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, PhD, NPM, holds an unwavering commitment to the principles of justice, security, and the rule of law.

He assures that the Nigeria Police Force, under his leadership, will strive for excellence, transparency, and accountability to rebuild public trust, restore confidence in our law enforcement institutions, and create a Nigeria where every citizen feels safe, protected, and respected.

He assures that his administration will unveil new tactics to release the great potential the Nigeria Police Force possesses to secure the nation, build lasting peace, and deliver on the vision of the President for a thriving and prosperous Nigeria.

Views exclusive rights: CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA, 21st JUNE, 2023.