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IGP Egbetokun Deploys Six Newly Appointed DIGs

MONDAY March 10, 2025 |TheNewsDESK

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered postings of six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) to key departments and formations within the Nigeria Police Force.

A statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, said the strategic postings are designed to leverage the officers’ wealth of experience and expertise to enhance operational efficiency and further strengthen the Force’s capacity to address evolving security challenges.

According to the statement, “DIG Sadiq Idris Abubakar, has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), while DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, fdc., will now head the Force Intelligence Department (FID). DIG Williams Adebowale fdc., assumes responsibility for the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazi, mni., takes charge of the Department of Operations (DOPs).

“DIG Adebola Ayinde Hamzat has been assigned to the Department of Logistics and Supply (DLS), and DIG Idegwu Basil Okuoma will lead the Department of Research and Planning (R&P).”

In addition to these newly appointed DIGs, the IGP has also ordered the reassignment of DIG Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya as the new DIG for the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA).

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