The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force is undergoing a rapid transition to align with the vision of the new IGP, Tunji Disu.
Following a rigorous merit-based screening process in Abuja, seven new Deputy Inspectors-General have been selected to join the Force Management Team.
Eight DIGs have vacated their offices. While it is tradition for seniors to retire when a junior becomes IGP, a recent court ruling (the Moses Jitoboh case) noted that this is not a legal requirement, leading some of the currently retired officers to seek legal advice.
The new leaders were chosen based on seniority, service records, and their performance in both written and oral exams conducted by the PSC.
The promoted officers include Zacharia Fera Achinyan, Zango Ibrahim Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman, and Umar Shehu Nadada.
PSC Chairman Hashimu Argungu has tasked the new leaders with prioritizing national security and maintaining a professional relationship between the police and the commission.
