July 29, 2026

PSC Elevates 93 Senior Police Officers, Promotes 13 CPs to AIGs

PSC Elevates 93 Senior Police Officers, Promotes 13 CPs to AIGs

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to higher ranks following successful written examinations and oral interviews conducted at its headquarters in Abuja.

According to a statement by the Commission, the promotions include 13 Commissioners of Police elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, 17 Deputy Commissioners promoted to Commissioners of Police, 28 Assistant Commissioners advanced to Deputy Commissioners, and 33 Chief Superintendents promoted to Assistant Commissioners of Police.

The Commission also confirmed the appointment of 162 Assistant Superintendents of Police II to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police I.

Chairman of the PSC, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, congratulated the officers and urged them to demonstrate professionalism, transparency, accountability and integrity in the discharge of their responsibilities. He also warned against involvement in civil disputes, particularly land-related matters.