The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of more than 3,800 senior police officers, including two officers elevated to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police. The promotion exercise was approved during the commission’s plenary meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the meeting was presided over by the PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd). According to the commission, the promotions followed the officers’ performances in promotion examinations and oral interviews. The two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General are Olaolu Adegbite and Dankombo F. Morris. Adegbite heads the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja, while Morris heads Zone 4 Headquarters in Makurdi. Their elevation represents a significant development within the leadership structure of the Nigeria Police Force, Beyond the two DIG appointments, the commission also approved the promotion of 10 Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General and 17 Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police. More than 3,800 senior police officers across different ranks were also affected by the exercise, the commission said the exercise followed established promotion procedures and assessments of the officers’ professional performances. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu. Promotions within the Nigeria Police Force are intended to recognise experience, professional competence and satisfactory performance. They also help strengthen the leadership structure of the force and provide opportunities for officers to assume greater responsibilities. However, beyond promotions and changes in rank, Nigerians continue to expect improved professionalism, accountability and effective policing, the country is still battling serious security challenges, including kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry and other violent crimes. Consequently, the effectiveness of the police leadership will remain important in determining how well the force responds to these challenges.
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