IGP Kayode Egbetokun has deployed new Commissioners of Police to Borno, Cross River, Jigawa, Ondo and Osun, directing them to deliver professional, crime-free policing and boost internal security nationwide.
Abuja, Nigeria — The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has approved fresh postings for seven senior officers, tasking the new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to raise operational standards and eliminate criminal networks in their areas of command.
Key Postings
State / Formation Newly Posted Commissioner of Police
Borno State Command CP Naziru D. Abdulmajid, psc
Cross River State Command CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua, psc
Jigawa State Command CP Dahiru Mohammed
Ondo State Command CP Adebowale Lawal
Osun State Command CP Ibrahim Gotan
Force HQ (Training & Development) CP Eloho Edwin Okpoziakpo
FCID Annex, Gombe (General Investigation) CP Olusegun Eyitayo Omosayin
The deployments take immediate effect and align with the IGP’s strategy to strengthen internal security through professionalism, accountability, and responsive leadership.
> “These officers bring extensive policing expertise that will help safeguard citizens and dismantle criminal elements threatening national security,” IGP Egbetokun stated.
The IGP urged Nigerians to cooperate with the new commissioners, emphasizing that security is a shared responsibility. Citizens are encouraged to provide timely information and work with police formations to keep neighborhoods safe.
