Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has approved a fresh round of postings for several commissioners of police across commands nationwide, a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and administrative coverage within the Nigeria Police Force.
The directive, marked “Most/Immediate,” was contained in an internal wireless message issued from the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja. Police units and formations have been instructed to update their records to reflect the new postings.
Among the changes, Haruna Alaba Yahaya has been posted to head the Joint Guards Section (JGS), while Betty Enekpen Otimenyin has been deployed to the welfare department at the force headquarters. Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola is now assigned to the Oyo State command, and Yemi John Oyeniyi has been posted to Delta State. Olubode Ojajuni takes charge of the Ogun State command, and Michael Adegoroye Falade has been deployed to Ekiti State.
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Yakubu Useni Dankaro (ag.) has been assigned to the Adamawa State command, while Aina Adesola has been redeployed to training under the department of training and development at the force headquarters. Muhammed Sanusi Ahmed is now posted to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command, and Tijani Olaiwola Fatai has been assigned to Lagos State. Morkwap S. Dongshal moves to the Taraba State command.
Further postings include Ahmed Mohammed Bello to Zamfara State, Umar Ali Fagge to Katsina State, and Mayatu Shaffa Hassan to Sokoto State. The police authorities said the postings are effective immediately and called on all affected officers to report to their new commands without delay.
The Nigeria Police Force described the redeployments as part of efforts to strengthen leadership at various commands and ensure effective law enforcement across the country. Sources within the force noted that regular postings and rotations of senior officers are standard practice aimed at promoting accountability, operational efficiency, and professional development.
Police commands nationwide have been instructed to ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruption to daily operations, while headquarters will monitor compliance with the new postings. The directive underscores the leadership’s focus on maintaining order, enhancing service delivery, and responding effectively to security challenges across Nigeria.
The move has been welcomed by some stakeholders as a demonstration of proactive management within the force, emphasizing the importance of strategic placements of senior officers in maintaining law and order nationwide.
