BREAKING! PSC Appoints New Police Commissioners For Various States (FULL LIST)

 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has recently approved the appointment and deployment of new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various state commands across Nigeria. These appointments aim to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement in the respective states.

Recent Appointments and Deployments:

1. December 2024 Appointments:

   • Shettima Jauro Mohammed: Appointed as the Commissioner of Police for Nasarawa State.

   • Rabiu Mohammed: Assigned to Kaduna State Command.

   • Adepoju Olugbenga Adewale: Posted to Rivers State Command.

   • Mohammed Baba Azare: Takes charge of Akwa Ibom State Command.

   • Wilfred Olatokunbo Afolabi: Deployed to Ondo State Command.

   • Joseph Eribo: Moved to Ekiti State Command.

   These postings were announced following the promotions of senior officers within the Nigeria Police Force. PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), emphasized that the new appointees should view their roles as a call to national service and work diligently to stabilize and secure their respective states.

2. September 2024 Appointments:

   • Isah Danladi Nda: Appointed as the Commissioner of Police for Abia State, succeeding Kenechukwu Onwuemelie.

   • Olarewaju Ishola Olawale: Takes over the Lagos State Command from Adegoke Fayoade.

   • Anthonia Adaku Uche Anya: Assumes leadership of the Ebonyi State Command, replacing Augustina Ogbodo.

   • Miller Gajere Dantawaye: Assigned to Akwa Ibom State Command, succeeding Waheed Ayilara.

   These appointments were made to fill vacancies created by recent promotions of senior officers. DIG Argungu highlighted the importance of these roles and urged the new commissioners to make significant improvements in security within their jurisdictions.

Guidelines for New Commissioners:

The PSC has provided specific directives to the newly appointed Commissioners of Police:

• Empower Core Police Departments: The PSC expressed concern over the misuse of Tactical Units by some state commissioners, which has weakened the effectiveness of key departments at the command headquarters. New CPs are advised to focus on strengthening the recognized departments within their commands.

• Community Engagement: The new CPs are encouraged to foster strong relationships with their officers and the communities they serve. Engaging with youth groups, traditional leaders, and professional organizations is emphasized to enhance community policing efforts.

• Avoid Formation of Unnecessary Squads: The PSC advises against creating unnecessary squads that could interfere with proper policing. Instead, collaboration with established departments is recommended to improve law enforcement across the states.

These directives aim to ensure that the new commissioners lead their commands effectively, uphold the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force, and contribute positively to the security and well-being of the communities they serve.